One communication style most finds it challenging to listen deeply or give a certain kind of feedback. What is the challenge and what are the solutions?
The Power of Inquiry: Creating Better Questions
What is the power of inquiry? Asking the right questions the right way will do more than get information. It will build better relationships.
What Makes Team Communication Effective?
I had a good time talking about the keys to effective team communication at the Capital Region Chamber BusinessU last week. It was a lot to cover in a short time! We explored what needs to happen to build strong teams and how communication plays a key role in that....
Be Strategic! How to Make Your Meetings Successful
According to a recent post on booqed.com, on average, people go to eight meetings a week. There is wide agreement that we meet too often and when we do meet, our meetings are not efficient. I've included a few key strategies to reduce the number of meetings, and, when you...
Team Building for Remote Workplaces
Team building for remote workplaces is even more important - and challenging - than ever before. Start with communication to be the most effective.
5 Keys for Successful Teams
Successful teams are made of of five key elements. When combined, they create the successful teams that others WANT to join.
Emotional Intelligence and Communication
Emotional intelligence indicates that someone is skilled in managing their own emotions and responding in a useful way to others’ emotions. This is extremely helpful when building strong work teams and important relationships, and defusing or preventing conflicts. When tensions are high, emotional intelligence is a crucial tool.Developing good emotional...
The Care and Feeding of Teams
Many managers I’ve worked with in my leadership training and coaching work expect their staff to be self-motivated and their teams to function with little direct leadership. They are disappointed and frustrated when this doesn’t happen. Often, they blame team members, especially the “next generation”, for not having a strong...