How many times have you heard a facilitator start off a meeting by saying “We are here to talk about…” It’s in that moment the speaker invites listeners to check out. You already know what the purpose of the meeting is, you accepted the invitation, after all!...
Corporate America is experiencing a leadership crisis. The communication gap between bosses and employees is widening as trust diminishes. It begs the question of why? The answer may be simple. Few things erode trust and respect like actions and words that don't...
Have you ever noticed how hard it is to achieve a goal without accountability? Studies prove that publicly committing your goals to someone gives you at least a 65% chance of completing them. Having a specific accountability partner raises your chance of success to a...
I recently joined a virtual call. The moment the host talked, I became distracted by his technical blunders. His blurred background illuminated strange colors. I wondered to myself, where is he sitting? What is he hiding? Maybe he was working from home and was...
It's time for leaders to stop talking and start acting the way they want their employees to behave. People pay close attention to what leaders do versus what they say. This is especially true when there is perceived hypocrisy in play. Employees notice what behaviors...
Gone are the days when leaders could easily get a project update by simply passing an employee in the hall or by popping into their workspace. In today’s hybrid world, accountability requires intentionality. Leaders can no longer rely on face-to-face interactions for...