“Don’t lose your temper or your emotions. Coach, coach, coach before you criticize.” – Steve Spurrier Those who followed Spurrier when he was coaching may find this ironic. He was known to throw a tantrum and flip his visor when someone made a mistake. But his advice is wise. It reminds those of us who […]

Managing high performance teams at work means learning what each member of your team does and how their work affects your job and the company’s performance.  Unfortunately, at work, managers tend to focus only on their own daily job and activities. Since we all have a limited amount of time during the day to get […]

Did you receive feedback in the last seven days?  Great organizations are built on culture.  Quality communication exists in every significant culture.   One of the best communication tools we have is the feedback we give and receive.   Do you routinely give feedback?  Upon reflection, most of us realize we could do more.   […]

“Lord, save me from the sins of my tongue and the flaws of character that fuel them. Make my words honest (by taking away my fear), few (by taking away my self-importance), wise (by taking away my thoughtlessness), and kind (by taking away my indifference and irritability). Amen.” – Tim Keller I saw this prayer […]