We all do better when we work together.

Tom LaForce I am on a mission to create better teams at work and in the public square. This site is for you if you are interested in creating more effective collaboration within your spheres of influence. Will you join me?

Tuesday, November 01, 20110 Comments

Lead without Authority

Leading without authority is a tough job. It requires skill, courage, patience, and often a little luck.

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Tuesday, October 25, 20110 Comments

Plan Meetings with the End in Mind

As you plan your next meeting, consider what you want the tangible outcomes to be. The more specific you are, the greater the chances you will actually produce them.

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Tuesday, October 11, 20110 Comments

Energize Your Team

Four ways to deal with team boredom.

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Monday, October 03, 20110 Comments

Discover before Develop

Before you put all your time into developing someone, you may want to first decide whether it’s likely to work.

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Sunday, October 02, 20110 Comments

Lessons from a Layoff

Layoffs present extremely challenging times for everyone involved. They also offer some interesting opportunities.

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Tuesday, August 09, 20110 Comments

Raising the Candor Level

Three things you can do to raise the candor level in your team.

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