What’s your proof about the best place to work?
There isn't a day that goes by when I don't see an article about returning to the office. It's become such an extensive discussion that we've even assigned the acronym "RTO." Most articles I read explain how executives claim innovation, collaboration, and productivity...
When you feel like you’re herding cats
Forget about herding cats - otters are way more fun, and you deserve to have fun!
Why are you a team?
A system without purpose won’t be able to accomplish anything meaningful. Does your team (the system) understand why they’re a team?
Make your agreements explicit
Are your team working agreements explicit? If not, you don’t have agreements.
Don’t let the tools run the show
All electronic tools have an opinion of how you should work. Don’t listen to them, and do what’s most effective for you.
How much trust exists around you?
When was the last time someone you led told you about a personal struggle? It’s a sign of how much trust exists.
What is my Uber driver doing
"What is my Uber driver doing?!?" I stood in front of a hotel this week, looking at the Uber app and quietly asking myself this question. After several minutes, I was getting mildly annoyed as the driver wasn't moving in my direction. (The Uber app shows their...
Who’s in their way?
Before you look for why your team isn’t delivering, start by looking for how you might be getting in their way.
Are you watching the clock?
"Don't watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going." - Sam Levenson
Try making it about what you can do
If you want to understand how people feel, ask supportive questions like, “What are we doing to help you maintain a work/life balance?”
