How the Common Good Is Transforming Our World
Douglas LaBier, a psychologist and psychotherapist, writes a nice article on the rise of “the common good” and how it will transform our world. From the article: By the “common good” I’m referring to a broad evolution beyond values and actions that serve narrow self-interest, and towards those guided by inclusiveness — supporting well-being, economic […]
Seth Godin: How to create change
Seth Godin is one of my favorite authors. He’s written a lot of great books with one of my favorites being TRIBES. The video below is from Seth’s presentation at the TED conference. Towards the end of the video Seth shares the attributes that leaders have in common: Leaders challenge the status quo. Leaders build […]
What do facilitators do? by Roger Greenaway
Roger Greenaway is a master facilitator and he shares key insights on what it is we do as Teamwork Facilitators: 7 Situations You Can Anticipate 3 Situations That Are Difficult To Anticipate 8 Ways of Facilitating Active Learning 10 Reviewing Methods Get the full article HERE. Tip to TeachMeTeamwork.com community member Mike Cardus
Leadership Lesson from Stephen Colbert: “Yes, and…”
Stephen Colbert is one of my favorite comedians. Colbert started his professional comedic career in Chicago’s “Second City” improv group. In the commencement speech below Colbert offers the graduating class some words of wisdom from the world of improve theatre. What I enjoy most about this “Yes, and” approach is that it remains open-ended. Improv […]
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. […]
Barry Rellaford on his new book “A Slice of Trust — The Leadership Secret with the Hot & Fruity Filling”
Is trust important to you and your team? BASIC TRUTH: Trust if THE foundation for all things important (on teams and in life). How then does one TEACH trust? How do we all get on board with what trust means? Trust is complex. Trust is simple. Trust is… Let’s face it. Trust can be difficult […]