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Dialogue in the Workplace

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In the public square, we don’t see much dialogue these days.  It seems like it is mostly people yelling at one another. In the business-organization world, we can’t waste time yelling at one another.  The collective needs to forge a path forward. But how do you do that when sides are taken and the differences are significant?  The answer is: Dialogue.  Let’s consider this … [Read more...] about Dialogue in the Workplace

Shape Your Workplace Culture

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Tons of research demonstrates that a healthy culture is important for high performance in a team and an organization. Following are ideas you can use to influence your team or organization culture to make it more productive.  These are based on a recent article in Harvard Business Review. When we talk about the “culture” of your team, we are talking about “the way we do … [Read more...] about Shape Your Workplace Culture

Escape from Meeting Hangover

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We have all survived terrible meetings. You know that feeling you have after a bad meeting where you are exhausted and unmotivated?  It turns out that there is a term for it: Meeting Hangover. A recent article in Harvard Business Review reports a survey that shows 90% of workers have experienced this at least occasionally.  Research also finds these root causes of bad … [Read more...] about Escape from Meeting Hangover

Developing Your Board for Greatness

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As a Nonprofit CEO, I knew that our Board would be vital for our success.  Here is a glimpse of the journey we took to build greatness in our board, starting eleven years ago when I stepped up to lead Higher Achievement. 1- Fearless Prioritization:  To serve on Higher Achievement’s board of directors, we are fearless in requiring FULL commitment. Serving this mission must be … [Read more...] about Developing Your Board for Greatness