One of the coaches I admire most is Steve Kerr, basketball coach for the Golden State Warriors. I’m enjoying reading a biography about him. As a team leader, he promotes four key values: joy, compassion, mindfulness, and competition. Joy. Teams should have fun. The time spent together should have meaning. Progress inspires joy. Achievement inspires […]

“Culture is dynamic, not static.  Every person on your team and organization creates your culture each day by what you all think, say, and do.  You can elevate it by what you think.  You can improve it by what you say.  And you can make it great by what you do!” – Jon Gordon I […]

It is said that humans are “wired” to be on teams. We are born into families. Others raise us. We learn by interacting. We achieve more through cooperation and collaboration. Our best lives are achieved through participating in groups. It would make sense to develop and bring that mindset to every group you join. One part of that mindset should […]

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. Most of us […]