Archive | Team Leadership

Communities that Thrive

What are the secrets of really strong communities? Here’s what I discovered about one that I know.

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Two Truths and a Lie

A fun and easy icebreaker to help people learn some interesting facts about their teammates.

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Use a Structured Discussion to Make a Decision

When a team is struggling between two or three reasonable options, there is no better decision tool than a structured discussion.

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Leaders Need to be Better Parents

Culture is formed at the top and trickles down. If employees aren’t demonstrating teamwork, look up the chain of command to see what kind of behaviors are being modeled.

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The Consequences of Complaining

If you don’t like complainers, start by looking at whether you are one of them. And if you are, stop it. Easier said than done.

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Apologies and Forgiveness

Saying your are sorry and working to forgive people who have hurt you are two strategies that can have a big payoff.

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