We have talked about many effective communication techniques on our Teamwork and Leadership blog over the last four years. But there is one you might not ever traditionally think about when it comes to effective communication skills. Awhile back I shared a cartoon on our Facebook Teamwork and Leadership page which showed a large orange […] Read more
There can be grave business consequences for those who hastily judge. As a follow-up to a popular video post I did titled “Ever Jump to Conclusions?” I found these two video gems. Both are commercials put out by the same company. I am sure you have had one of those situations where things appeared one […] Read more
Three meeting management tips for any and all meeting participants. I would bet that very few of you reading this blog don’t complain about meetings from time to time, right? However meeting participants are responsible for the success of meetings as well. Meeting management is as much about the meeting participants as it is about […] Read more
Are you Leading with Care? Great Leaders Care! I believe most would agree that there are big differences between managers and leaders. Leaders can’t be effective without leading with care and helping those they lead feel valued. I recall a story I had heard several years ago. A farmer and his workers had just finished […] Read more
Leaders Don’t Assume Several weeks ago we hurried home from a soccer game one of our sons was playing in. Anxiously awaiting our arrival at home near the door was our 10-year-old son with a basketball in one hand and his gym bag in the other. He was waiting for a ride to basketball practice. […] Read more
