Category Archives: Educators Teambuilding

How a Team Alignment Cascade with a Clear Mission and Values Creates More Productive Teamwork

  Imagine a workplace where everyone wakes up energized, knowing their actions contribute to a bigger, shared vision. Imagine collaboration erupting, not from forced mandates, but from a deep understanding of “why” and “how” each role connects to the team’s success. This isn’t a dream; it’s the reality unlocked by harnessing the power of the […]

The POINT Feedback Model – When You POINT at Problems, You Have More Effective Conversations

One of the most difficult parts of any team leader’s job is to have positive and effective feedback conversations. If you want to improve your retention or results as a leader, you understand that part of your job is to address behaviors that affect your team performance…   “THE SUREST WAY TO LOSE GREAT EMPLOYEES […]

WHO WOULD YOU CELEBRATE AS A WINNING TEAMMATE IN YOUR ORGANIZATION?

IF YOU WANT TO ATTRACT AND RETAIN WINNING TEAMMATES IN YOUR ORGANIZATION, YOU NEED TO CELEBRATE THEIR POSITIVE IMPACT… I’m always honored and excited when I get invited to conferences to share a message to develop Effective Leaders and help companies build an exceptional workplace culture. But one of the most important keynotes I share […]

How Having an Accountability Partner Can Accelerate Your Personal and Professional Growth

Embarking on the path of personal and professional development is a journey marked by challenges, triumphs, and the continuous pursuit of excellence. In this worthwhile pursuit, the role of an accountability partner emerges as a pivotal force, offering a transformative experience beyond the conventional realms of progress tracking. Imagine having a peer ally deeply invested […]

How Awareness Accelerates Your Leadership Growth and Improves Team Culture

The ability to cultivate awareness stands out as the most crucial trait for leaders to develop. Awareness accelerates leadership growth and improves your team culture.  It encompasses self-awareness, social awareness, and situational awareness, enabling leaders to make informed decisions, build strong relationships, and foster a high-performing culture.   By prioritizing personal awareness, leaders can unlock […]

How to Improve Collaboration and Team Performance – 4 Ps to Drive Communication Across Departments

The ability to foster collaboration among and across departments can significantly enhance productivity, innovation, and overall organizational performance. As leaders and team managers, understanding the value of collaboration and employing the right strategies can be the key to unlocking your team’s full potential. For your team to be truly productive, collaboration is crucial. In fact, […]

How Team Leaders Can Improve Problem Solving Skills With a Clear Process

Effective problem-solving is a critical skill for any successful leader. However, all too often, teams rush to find solutions without taking the necessary time to define the problem clearly. By overlooking this crucial step, teams may only address the symptoms of the problem, leading to ineffective or short-term solutions   Successful team leaders look beyond […]

Could Workplace Gossip Sometimes be a GOOD Thing – And if Not, How Do You FIx it?

As someone who works in a team or leads a team, you have probably heard that gossip is always negative. It should be avoided at all costs… Gossip is defined by the Oxford dictionary as “Casual or unconstrained conversation about other people.” And Dave Ramsey, a welll-known financial expert, has been outspoken about the “No-Gossip” […]

How to Stay Connected with Your Remote Team: Tips for Building Relationships and Fostering Collaboration

With many businesses moving toward online office spaces and remote teams, connecting with your remote employees can seem complicated. Thankfully, there are easy, reliable ways to ensure your remote team feels like part of the office. From prioritizing employee engagement to taking advantage of programs like Slack and the various apps that make Slack a […]

What is a Great Teammate, and WHY Should You Be One at Your Workplace?

what is a great teamate and why should you be one

As a team leader or employee, the quality of your days and the quality of your results is likely impacted significatnly by the quality of your teammates. In my book, The 10 Commandments of Winning Teammates, the main character has lost his job and is traveling to take on a new position in a nother […]