A lot of times when we get angry, we tell ourselves that we just need to “chill out” and move on. We push the anger away. But anger can actually be a good thing. We can channel our Anger into a force for Good. Consider this quote by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: “We should all be angry. Anger has a long history of bringing about positive change; but, in addition to being … [Read more...] about Focus Your Anger Mindfully
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Use Productive Failure for Team Growth
Every leader loves it when their team performance is humming along nicely. But, if this is always the case, you may be losing out on a great learning opportunity through “productive failure.” There are many goals that you really do not want a person or team to fail at – such as processing payroll on time or submitting a required report to a government agency. And many … [Read more...] about Use Productive Failure for Team Growth
5 Questions Before You Decide
Life is fast paced and leaders make lots of decisions. In this hectic environment we live in, sometimes we can move a little too fast. Following is a quick checklist to give yourself – based on a recent Harvard Business Review article – as you go through the decision-making process: 1. Are There Any Alternatives We Have Overlooked? My rule of thumb is to always … [Read more...] about 5 Questions Before You Decide
Needed Now: Racial Justice Accomplices
White Men: we need to step up and speak up – Now. There are people who are promoting the idea that Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion efforts (DEI) are all about hiring women and people of color who are not qualified for their roles. This is inaccurate and is creating discord in our society. DEI is about fairness. And it is about making sure everyone feels … [Read more...] about Needed Now: Racial Justice Accomplices
Master Conflict Resolution
Conflicts are a natural part of work life. Inherently, there is nothing wrong with conflict – and constructive conflict can be very helpful for a team’s performance. This is because high performing teams get the best ideas out in the open and then respectfully evaluate which is best for the organization – without personal agendas getting in the way. But how do we work … [Read more...] about Master Conflict Resolution