As leaders, people watch us much more closely than we realize. We need to be role models of building our resilience so we can encourage others, and they will emulate us. In this way, we are building a resilient team. Here are things we can do to build our resilience. Many of these ideas are from a recent article in Harvard Business Review. *Begin by making this a … [Read more...] about Build Your Resilience
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Build a Conflict Resilient Team
Even subtle conflict can erode trust on a team – and that is a performance killer. If you are fortunate enough to work with a high performing team, keep in mind that the relationships on the team are vital. Be vigilant in nurturing those relationships. Constructive conflict is the sign of a healthy team. When team members can respectfully challenge one another’s ideas … [Read more...] about Build a Conflict Resilient Team
Infuse Calm into Your Work Day
Our work days can seem like a stressful blitz of activity. Would you like to integrate some moments of calm into your daily routine? Here are some ideas that include thoughts from a recent Harvard Business Review article. First, set your meeting times for 50 minutes – rather than an hour or 25 minutes, rather than 30 minutes. All it takes is a little extra efficiency … [Read more...] about Infuse Calm into Your Work Day
Slow Down & Choose What Matters
Visualize you are on a speeding train, looking out the window and observing the blending and blurring of tree branches, signs and buildings as you accelerate. Now, picture this train as a metaphor for your life. Think about what you saw. Are you appreciating the view, or is it also a blur? It is not uncommon for people to get caught up in daily demands and become oblivious … [Read more...] about Slow Down & Choose What Matters
Support Your Team’s Work-Life Balance
How well do you support your team’s work-life balance? Work-life balance issues have become increasingly important in recent years – particularly since the pandemic. They are a big source of employee satisfaction and engagement. Supervisors play a huge role in how well their teams navigate work-life balance issues. Following is a sampling of a survey developed by … [Read more...] about Support Your Team’s Work-Life Balance