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3 Ways to Derail Team Formation: Part 1

3 Ways to Derail Team Formation: Part 1

Below is an excerpt from our latest article 3 Ways to Derail Team Formation. Most teams struggle to reach their highest levels…
Contribute first

Contribute first

At the start of a recent leadership development program with a group of emerging leaders here in Denver, Colorado, I asked the…
Smothering feedback with positives

Smothering feedback with positives

Don’t get me wrong, I don’t want you to be ruthless. The challenge for most people is that they don’t want to…
Crested Butte – A Memorable Fourth

Crested Butte – A Memorable Fourth

I am off to one of my favorite places on earth today – Crested Butte. It’s a stunning mountain town here in…
General Praise Creates Resentment

General Praise Creates Resentment

Here’s a real life situation of a manager providing general praise to a team member. Manager’s email to team member: “Good job…
Would You Work for You? Part 2

Would You Work for You? Part 2

There are two common and costly mistakes leaders make that can result in a loss of credibility and trust. MISTAKE 1: Getting…
Would You Work for You?

Would You Work for You?

Have you ever respected any leaders whose words did not match their actions? Have you ever had respect for a leader who…
Are Your Working Relationships Not Working?

Are Your Working Relationships Not Working?

Having successful relationships in the workplace requires only three simple things: people who think exactly like you do. people who have the…
Everything DiSC® 363 for Leaders – Virtual Showcase

Everything DiSC® 363 for Leaders – Virtual Showcase

Experience first-hand the new Everything DiSC® 363™ for Leaders profile. This isn’t just any 360. It combines the best of 360s with…
Team in Name Only? Or Real Team

Team in Name Only? Or Real Team

Team in Name Only Unclear purpose, unclear agenda Individual egos, goals, and silos first Fear of debate, how others will react Meetings…