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Here you find stories and ideas for designing a career where you can thrive and make a difference in the world.
A bridge back to trust (from someone who’s built a few)
Trust gets broken. Even in healthy teams. Even with the best intentions. A deadline gets missed. A comment lands the wrong way. Someone shuts down instead of leaning in. And suddenly, there's distance where there used to be flow. So how can we come back from that? One of the most powerful ideas I’ve borrowed (and returned to again and again) is from negotiator Read more...
No Trust, No Results: Here’s How To Fix It
Trust is the foundation that makes every other aspect of teamwork possible. When trust is low, teams stall. People hesitate to ask for help, avoid hard conversations, or second-guess decisions. But when trust is present? People speak up. Disagree. Pitch in. Move fast. As a Five Behaviors facilitator, I have learned to start team engagements by building trust. Because you can’t build accountability, commitment, or Read more...
The Art of Gathering Requirements: Make Your Boss Feel Heard
Have you ever been blamed for missing something… you didn’t even know was expected of you? Years ago, I was working for a mentor I deeply admired. We'd been collaborating for about a year when she asked me to help pull together an important meeting at our office. Over the course of a couple weeks, I designed materials, built the PowerPoint, invited guests, all Read more...
Delegation: A Managers Recipe for Preventing Burnout
Many leaders and managers are suffering under the illusion that they are the only ones who can really get the job done. In my coaching 1-on-1’s, I often hear from managers who really feel like they can't trust the people they've hired to do the work. “When I give work to Andrew, I never know when it will be done.” “When she’s planning an off-site, Jennifer Read more...
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