Communication Hack & DIY Team Activity

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Let’s face it—many leaders struggle with effective communication. And it’s not because they lack the right words; it’s because they forget that the real message is conveyed in HOW those words are said. Don’t believe me? Check out the video to dive deeper into this eye-opening revelation. [youtube v=”CiiqwqItAU0″]   🌐 DIY Team Activity: Learning […]

How to Align Your Team

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As a leader dedicated to fostering a thriving team culture, I’m excited to delve into a critical aspect of team effectiveness: tapping into healthy tension between collaboration and independence. The concept is explored in-depth in my latest book, Next-Level Teamwork, and I believe the insights shared can revolutionize the way your team operates. I invite […]

The 3 Critical Differences Between a High-Performing Team and a Group of People

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In today’s workplace, many leaders don’t know the difference between a high-performing team and a group of individuals who happen to be working together. Often, leaders assume that teamwork is happening simply because individuals are working in the same space or for the same company. Yet, in reality, they are overseeing a collection of individuals […]

Most Teams Don’t Work! The High Price of Team Dysfunction AND How to Overcome It

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The numbers aren’t encouraging. Nearly 75% of professionals find themselves in dysfunctional teams.1 Moreover, based on their negative team experiences, only 24% of professionals would willingly choose to work in teams if given the option.2 The unfortunate reality is that most teams simply don’t work! A primary cause for this dysfunction comes from people’s inability […]

DIY TEAM ACTIVITY: The Summer Snapshot Challenge

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ANNOUNCEMENT: Start by communicating the summer photo challenge icebreaker to the team, explaining the rules and objectives. PHOTO SUBMISSION: Team members are instructed to submit a photo of a place they have been during the summer. The photo should not include themselves, friends, or family. It can be as simple as a picture of their […]

The Ownership Paradox: Increasing Empowerment AND Accountability

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The concept of ownership in an organization is an interesting one. I can’t even begin to count the number of leaders who have reached out to me asking if I could help instill a “culture of ownership” in their organization. They want people to be more responsible and have a default of going above and […]