I was brainstorming with one of my sons not too long ago on a title for a new book. He said, how about “The Negative of Negativity” dad? I thought, brilliant! Even at his young age he knows the effects of negative energy on teams. There are so many negatives of negativity on teams that […] Read more
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In my new book “You Are the Team—6 Simple Ways Teammates Can Go from Good to Great,” I talk about the need for teammates to be positive—the Fourth B. Here is a powerful excerpt from that section on refraining from negativity… One of the methods to stopping the spread of negative gossip on teams is […] Read more
Some of the most wasted, unproductive and harmful activities and behaviors in the workplace, and particularly on teams, includes the spreading of rumors and gossip. Rarely is such rumor activity ever productive or very meaningful. As they spread they get bigger and can become a poison or cancer to companies, organizations and teams. Why Do Rumors Start? […] Read more
I can clearly remember years ago driving from what I thought was a good meeting to the airport with a fellow leader and colleague of mine. Why do I remember so clearly? Because it was a constant barrage of negativity directed toward our then new leader all the way to the airport. I didn’t feel […] Read more
The following teamwork story illustrates the need for every member of the team regardless of their differing talents and gifts. It is a powerful reminder of why leaders and team members must embrace diversity. Have you ever heard of the Aesop Fable, “The Belly and the Members?” As you read the following story I encourage […] Read more
