Virtual Teamwork Lessons Learned from Leading a Virtual Choir of 2,052
Many who lead virtual teams find the experience challenging. Most who have difficulty working on virtual teams struggle because they are primarily operating from their head instead of their heart. What is possible when you lead a virtual team with your heart? Composer Eric Whitacre led a virtual choir of singers from around the world. […]
Why You Can’t Work at Work (for teamwork facilitators)
With its constant commotion, unnecessary meetings, and infuriating wastes of time, the modern workplace makes us all work longer, less focused hours. Jason Fried,Co-founder of 37signals, has a radical theory of working: that the office isn’t a good place to do it. At TEDxMidwest he lays out the main problems (call them the M&Ms) and […]
How To Motivate People — Lessons from Dan Pink
Did you know that rewards for top performers may actually lead to WORSE performance? If you’d like to see your team become more innovative then don’t provide bonuses. Weird right? Makes no sense. To understand this, you’ve got to read Dan Pink’s book “DRIVE: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us” Watch the video below […]