Do you feel like a winner today?                         Did your team hit its goals? Did you make progress? Rosabeth Moss Kanter studied teams that win and teams that lose. She found that winning teams have some advantages over losing teams. Winning teams: Have a better attitude. Enjoy hanging out with each other. Are more open to […]

I copied this tweet this week: “What if all leaders started with, I’m proud of you. I trust you. I care about you. And I love you…? Game changer.” My Facebook page was covered with pictures of kids hitting the first day of school. You hope your kids will encounter a teacher that makes a […]

Want to add some life to your team? Catch someone doing something right and praise them. Teammates will appreciate being recognized. Take time to observe how an individual or team is working. Offer a teaching point or suggestion that leads to improvement. Set aside time to check-in with a teammate. Quality time breeds deeper relationships. […]

As a facilitator who has often led discussions about how we can improve, communication is always a targeted emphasis. No one has ever said communication is as good as it can be. Excellent communication is fueled by an organization where listening is prioritized. Teammates who value listening and practice it ensure a number of things: […]