In this three-part series, we will cover vision, alignment, and execution. A well-crafted vision is an essential component for any organization or team. It’s aspirational and describes a future, desired state. It’s comprised of a broad statement, one in which the organization or team is, for example, the “world leader in X, while maintaining the […]

As a leader, it can sometimes be difficult to know what your employees are thinking. You may listen to your employee’s concerns, answer their questions, and provide feedback. Yet, many employees may still walk away from the conversation feeling their voices were not heard. Why is that? Well, research suggests that listening is an active […]

Effective communication skills are critical for success in nearly any profession. Successful professionals know the importance of communication. They understand the process and how, if correctly used, it will help them be more successful on and off the job. Here are seven elements that are essential to successful communication. 1. Sender The sender is the […]

How’s your team doing? To what extent have they built a relationship with each other? Based on Lencioni’s work, does your team: Trust each other Engage in Conflict around ideas Commit to decisions Hold one another Accountable Focus on achieving collective Results We work with all kinds of teams. Here’s a fun game that can […]

We’ve all experienced days where we can’t seem to focus. We find ourselves sitting at our desk, easily distracted, and less motivated to get things accomplished. Whether it’s because the weather is warming up and we want to be outside enjoying the sunshine, or whether it’s because we are experiencing a bit of fatigue or […]