Malcolm Gladwell — “Sometimes giants aren’t as strong as they seem”
What is the giant you’re up against?
Team Structure & Team Roles — Webinar for Advanced Teamwork Facilitators
Team Roles & Team Structure Facilitators of teams spend a lot of time dealing with issues of structure and roles. This is true for new teams, and also for established teams where structure and roles shift over time. In this enlightening session, Susan Gerke and David Hutchens — creators of GO Team Resources — will […]
Mental Models — How does your perspective shape your reality?
This school year, like last school year, I volunteer each Friday morning at the middle school my son attends. I teach a class on team and leadership development that is fun and interactive. This week and next I’ll be teaching a lesson on “Mental Models”. Mental Models (think “paradigms”) are deeply held images of thinking […]
What do we mean when we say making leadership happen?
How often do you discuss “leadership” with individuals or groups? For me, leadership is a frequent topic of discussion. Team and leadership development is my “lens”. One of the most important questions one can ask about leadership is: What do we mean when we say making leadership happen? articulate a clear vision engage your employees […]
4 Leadership Messages Your Talent Needs to Hear
When my friend Joel Wright worked at the Center for Creative Leadership he coauthored an article published at Forbes.com entitled “4 Leadership Messages Your Talent Needs to Hear”. Worried about a leadership shortage? Gazing at a thin management pipeline? Wondering how to get the most out of the talent you have? It’s time to expand […]
To Bring Out The Best In Millennials, Put On Your Coaching Hat
Do you lead a team composed fully or partially with Millennials? If you’re like many of the Gen-X or Gen-Y or Baby Boomers you’re likely having a difficult time leading them. From Fast Company Magazine: In the last five years, a growing number of studies and surveys have highlighted the importance of innovation for the […]