Improve Trust by Using Check-In Activities
Are your meetings all business, or do you take some time to improve trust and connection among your team members? Help your team get to know each other better to build stronger bonds. We’ve all heard of the Know, Like, and Trust factor for marketing. Essentially, it...
Teams Benefit from Small Moments of Social Connection
Have you ever watched the body language and patterns of social interaction among your team members? I read The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle. In it, he describes some of his early research into highly performing teams and groups. I was struck by a list of...
Leadership Lessons from TV’s Chicago Fire
Where do you learn your best leadership lessons? Lately, I have been reminded of strong leadership practices by watching episodes of Chicago Fire on Peacock. A common definition of leadership suggests that strong leaders are focused on guiding and influencing others...
Sound Strategies: Music for Team Connection
On New Year’s Eve 2023, I gathered with seven friends for an unforgettable overnight pajama party. Tucked away In a picturesque home, nestled within the serene Blue Ridge Mountains, we reconnected over gourmet foods, wine, engaging games, and folk music. This night...
Your Team’s Future… Reimagined!
How often do you allow yourself time to reimagine your future? I often end each year planning to combine rest and relaxation with catching up on neglected business projects (writing, new workshops, new ideas, etc.). It doesn’t always work out the way I had imagined!...