Your team is having some difficulty. Before trying to improve things, perhaps you should first diagnose the exact kind of problem you are having. A recent article in Harvard Business Review suggests that there are four common types of team challenges. Here is what they are and how to address them: 1. The Solo Dissenter. One of the challenges with this type of team … [Read more...] about Four Types of Team Problems
Leadership
You Can Overcome Burnout
According to various surveys, burnout is at an all-time high. For many, it has become a new normal. But it does not have to be this way. A recent article from Harvard Business Review provides some suggestions. First, we need to appreciate that stress is not necessarily bad. In fact, a certain amount of stress is good for us. We can think of this as our “sweet spot” – … [Read more...] about You Can Overcome Burnout
Inclusion, Diversity, & Merit
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts are not fully understood by many people. This, along with the politicization of the topic, has led to significant pushback in recent years. One misunderstanding is that Diversity efforts are intended to hire women and people of color into jobs regardless of their qualifications. This is incorrect. While fears of “reverse … [Read more...] about Inclusion, Diversity, & Merit
Build Your Long-Term Leadership Success
New leaders are often encouraged to dive in and lead change quickly. Conventional wisdom suggests that it is important to do this in the first 90 days. However, new research reported in Harvard Business Review, suggests that “slow and steady” may be best. Leadership is more like a Marathon, than a Sprint. Why is this? Because it takes time to build the trust and … [Read more...] about Build Your Long-Term Leadership Success
Reentry from Your Vacation
What an awesome vacation!!! But now . . . reality is setting in. You return to work tomorrow. And you are NOT fired up about that. First, appreciate that this is normal – especially if you successfully unplugged during your vacation and you were out for more than a week. Returning to work is a dramatic change in routine and orientation. Following are some ideas to … [Read more...] about Reentry from Your Vacation