by Ryan Gottfredson, PhD. If you are a computer scientist and you want to improve your computer so that it can more effectively perform the functions that it needs to, which option for improvement would you prefer: Adding new programs and apps, or Upgrading the computer’s operating system? If you are an Air Force general and you want your aircraft to be more … [Read more...]
Does Your Leadership Need Fixing?
by Minter Dial There have been many articles and pundits bemoaning a lack of good leadership. In politics, business or society in general, the past few years have certainly tested leaders around the world. Whether it is termed as a crisis in leadership, a lack of direction or a confused moral compass, many leaders are indeed struggling to manage. Compounding the challenging … [Read more...]
Avoiding Cliques on Your Hybrid Team
When you have a hybrid team, some of your team works in the office, some work from home, and some work who-knows-where depending on the day. That can make it hard to create a cohesive team. It isn’t that the team intentionally doesn’t want to work with people who don’t share their workspace, or that managers mean to exclude certain people from team tasks. But whether or not … [Read more...]
Why Leaders Need Empathy Now More than Ever
How have the events of the past couple of years affected you? For some they've been among the most difficult ever. For others, they've been inconvenient at worst. No matter which end of this spectrum you're on personally, realize that those you lead need you to have empathy as a leader. https://youtu.be/SYDNz7k3ImQ Make sure you and your team are registered for our free … [Read more...]
Effective Collaboration on a Hybrid Team
by Kevin Eikenberry One of the reasons some organizations give for their decision to bring everyone back to the office is “we need collaboration.” In fact, after “we need to be together for our culture” (I’ve dispelled that myth in this post) it is the second most common concern about a hybrid workplace. Hybrid team collaboration is possible, if we are willing to think … [Read more...]