10 Opportunities to Push from Decision to Action
This list is in support of our Quote of the Week: A real decision is measured by action…
What if nothing happens after spending hours in meetings….discussing, debating and deciding?
Frustrating, isn’t it? It can be a real downer for morale and productivity.
And if that happens a lot, it will soon become hard to even engage people in problem solving sessions. I mean – why bother? Read more
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Quote of the Week: A real decision is…
Do you ever go to meetings where decisions are made and then a few weeks later find out that no action has been taken?
Frustrating, isn’t it? And a downer for morale and productivity.
If it happens a lot, Read more
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Lemons to Lemonade at The Flying Burrito
Lemons-to-lemonade stories can be a great leadership tool.
They can be told to encourage people when things have gone sour.
Or told to celebrate with people when they squeeze their way through to the sweet, refreshing stuff. Giving recognition and showing appreciation in this way can boost confidence, morale, productivity and overall performance.
Telling such stories on a regular basis has a way of promoting team unity and pride; plus a company culture of possibility thinking and can-do attitudes. And provides a fine collection to select from when things sour again.
So – while some people roll their eyes at lemons-to lemonade stories, I hope you will keep sharing them – with me and them.
Here’s a new one for you. A lemons-to-lemonade story. With a twist. Read more
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10 Ways to Be a Better Leader
This list is short on words and long on impact.
Impact on morale, productivity and overall results.
Designed to help leaders take charge, make things happen and inspire others to do the same.
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Quote of the Week: On Obstacles & Goals
Focus on the horizon – the goal ahead – and most obstacles lose significance, fall by the wayside, blend into the background.
And those that don’t? Read more
10 Reasons to Meet at The Aloft Hotel
If you have no intention of meeting any time soon, no need to keep reading.
But if you do, I can tell you that you would be in good hands at The Aloft Hotel in Chapel Hill, NC. At least, that was my experience when I was there recently helping a client facilitate a few meetings and training programs. Lots of extras and attention to detail, to more than just parking signs. Read more
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Quote of the Week: Minds are like parachutes…
I’ve been involved in lots of mid-year team retreats and planning sessions lately with people who want to take charge, make things happen and inspire others to do the same. And while they eventually have to make decisions and commit to goals and plans, having an open mind Read more
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10 Tips for More Joy of Independence
This week’s Quick List is a follow up to our Quote of the Week: Ah- the joy of independence.
Independence can come with all sorts of negative consequences. This list is about finding the more joyful side.
It’s for you if you find yourself wishing that:
- you had more freedom at work.
- others on your team would take more initiative, work more independently (i.e. depend on you less).
- you could leave work, feeling free, not worried whether things are going okay without you.
Here are 10 tips for finding the more joyful side of independence.
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Quote of the Week: Ah-the joy of independence
To those of you who reside in the United States…Happy Independence Day!
Whether you live in the USA or not, I hope you will join us this week as we explore the challenges, resentments and pitfalls of independence. Read more
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