People are not meant to be isolated. And teams are not groups of individual performers. They are an interactive team that takes the time to understand one another. They have each other’s back. They collaborate well. They can anticipate what the other needs/wants based on time-tested trust. [...]
Making lemonade out of lemons – how to make working remotely work BETTER than in the office. My team and I have been discussing how to increase engagement using virtual v live events to support our clients who want to maintain momentum. While people are working remotely [...]
According to Gallup, only four in ten U.S. employees strongly agree with the statement: My supervisor, or someone at work, seems to care about me as a person. Employees need to know that they are more than a number. They need to know that other’s are concerned [...]
Today marks the start of November, a month in which we take time to reflect and be thankful for all of our blessings. Personally, I am thankful for so many things. Let me start with this – I am especially thankful for my team who got me [...]
Want some Key Questions to develop your EQ? Okay, here are a couple . . . let’s start with one EQ dimension around Self: You can start by examining how accurately you perceive your emotional state or how high is your level of self-awareness? Ask yourself throughout [...]
I facilitate an exercise in some of my corporate sessions called Beach Ball Communication - shown here as Comedic Communication. The lesson learned is the same: Both require you meet someone where they are before you take them where you want them to go. Said another way [...]
How do we go about influencing others? Some of us do this using emotion. We build relationships, engage in conversation, tell stories, use humor, wit, charm, enthusiasm, etc., to persuade. Others of us approach influencing others by using logic. We use data, facts, proof points, and straightforward dialogue. We are [...]
I just got off of a coaching call with a VP of an organization who is a relatively new hire. As such, he needs to meet with new people, get comfortable presenting in front of new people and create new relationships. As many introverts are, he is most [...]
We all have to connect to influence, make things happen and get things done! Whether you have ambitions of being a TED speaker, a well-received corporate leader at the podium, a confident speaker in a room full of peers, or a sales professional with the ability to connect [...]
Watch This! HILARIOUS and powerful look at communication styles - in this case between a celebrity married couple on Ellen's show. (For those of you who have been through my DISCovering the Value of Your Team program I know you're thinking what I am . . . [...]
I recently came across an HBR article (https://buff.ly/2VvTOkJ) about growing your influence at work. In short, it suggested that things like your title and number of direct reports really don't carry you far within the organization like they once might have. Instead, informal power can help you "mobilize [...]
How many of you struggle with engagement survey scores? One way to ensure you are engaging with your people is to make it about them. For example, I customize every program I deliver based on pre-information about the specific individuals that will be participating in a workshop. Have [...]
How often do you walk away from a conversation thinking you are on the same page? Only to find out that you weren't. It's likely happened to you, it's definitely happened to me.Wouldn't it be great if we could know in advance how to ensure that that doesn't [...]
When I read this I knew I had to post it for all of you! I hope you had a wonderful Valentine’s Day! I did!! I had another excuse to celebrate love on Valentines Day . . . for the 33rd time.My husband has always said that he [...]