Audio Interview with Dr. George Kohlrieser — Lessons about teamwork from a hostage negotiator
When you think of conflict, what comes to mind? Fighting? Aggression? Hatred? Fear? Struggles? Battles? This is how most think of conflict. But hostage negotiator turned professor of leadership Dr. George Kohlrieser says effective leaders (and hostage negotiators) have trained themselves to look at the positive side of conflict: opportunity, energy, passion, creativity, and engagement. Not only […]
Teamwork Lessons From The World of Long-Distance Bicycle Racing
The Tour de France is a 23-day 2,700 mile bike race. It’s not just any race though. It is considered by many to be the most grueling athletic event in the world. And it can teach us a lot about teamwork. Anyone who follows sports knows of Lance Armstrong who won the tour a record […]
Illusion of Teamwork
Does your organization work as a team? Or is their an illusion of teamwork?One way to to tell if you have an illusion happening is if your office/building is filled with fancy framed pictures of people climbing mountains, or sailing ships and the word “TEAMWORK” is prominently displayed on the pictures AND your teamwork training […]
Interview: Shonnie Lavender and Bruce Mulkey — Commitment, Relationships, and Teamwork
I recently interviewed marriage vow experts Shonnie Lavender and Bruce Mulkey. You must be wondering why I would interview marriage vow experts on a website dedicated to all things teamwork. What could marriage vows possibly have to do with teamwork? The answer is simple: COMMITMENT In their book “I Do! I Do! The Marriage Vow […]
Is The Team You’re Coaching Ready To Evolve?
You might be ready to work with the team but is the team ready to work with you? Look for these 6 important qualities to determine if the team is really ready. If several of these qualities are absent, watch out! They may not be in a space to do what’s necessary to change. Here’s […]
Audio Interview: Dr. Ken Blanchard
Dr. Ken Blanchard’s impact as a writer in the field of management is far-reaching. The One Minute Manager (1982), coauthored with Spencer Johnson, has sold over 9 million copies and has been translated into more than 25 languages. In this interview, Dr. Blanchard talks about the principles outlined in one of his latest books High Five – The Magic […]