Even the best teams get overwhelmed. In fact, high performing teams are subject to overwhelm even more than an “average” team since they have such high aspirations. Even the best teams need to pace themselves. Overwhelm can sneak up on us and be hidden. One team member who was interviewed for a recent article in Harvard Business Review said: “I was holding it … [Read more...] about Is Your Team Overwhelmed?
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When Your Team is Too Big
There is an epidemic in organizations today that some people romantically call a “flat structure.” A slow but steady shift has taken place in organizations over the past several years. The result is that managers are leading larger teams than ever, often with significantly less administrative or organizational support. Responsibilities continue to multiply, but the … [Read more...] about When Your Team is Too Big
The Person in the Arena
Following his Presidency, Theodore Roosevelt gave a famous speech in Paris in 1910 which became known by many as “The Man in the Arena” speech. It was a call to everyone in the world to have courage in the face of criticism. Below is the segment most often quoted: "It is not the critic who counts; not the [person] who points out how the strong [person] stumbles, or where … [Read more...] about The Person in the Arena
Happy Holidays for All
Happy Holidays! But it’s not Happy for everyone. Many of us are very fortunate to take part in a lot of extra celebratory activities during the holidays. There are parties and gifts and family gatherings. Very fun! But it’s not Fun for everyone. There are many different reasons why people may be “blue” at the holidays. The loss of a loved one in recent years … [Read more...] about Happy Holidays for All
Create Harmony for Your Goals
We often experience conflict between personal and professional goals. Yet, most of us value family, health, community, and leisure, as well as our careers. Following are some ideas on how we can create strategic harmony and integration with these various life goals, based on new research reported in Harvard Business Review. One of the first things we need to do to create … [Read more...] about Create Harmony for Your Goals