Tag: engagement

In the workplace, we often shortcut conversations by using clichés. While these quick, popular phrases are commonly understood, are you aware that they can...

I was speaking to a colleague last week who wasn’t feeling as if his leadership mattered. He has a high functioning team that needs...

It’s well understood that culture can make or break a workplace. Understanding what “culture” means, however, is a whole other matter. As a working...

Fear is (and has always been) a common technique utilized by those in power. As I recently wrote, some leaders overtly instill fear. These...

In a society where people have the right to voice their opinions, a leader’s role is often to find consensus. On the occasion when...

Bike-shedding refers to the act of spending lots of time on unimportant details while leaving crucial matters unattended. The term traces back to 1955 article...

Go ask each of your team members:  Walk me through what makes a good work day for you.* This simple request will get to the heart of...

What do you do when team members are not doing what you need (or ask) them to do? Your job, as a team leader, is...

If this is a common refrain in your organization, consider its roots – why would your team suggest they’re treated like children? Micromanagement Lack...