Psychological Safety: Model Non-Defensive Reactions
How do you promote psychological safety within your team? A critical step for strengthening a team is helping them feel more connected and safe to speak up. In fact, promoting safety and well-being is one of the keys to how I help teams feel stronger and more able to...
Listening Skills: Listen to Understand
When trying to improve communication, small improvements in listening skills can make a substantial difference in the way we work together. Listen to understand, not to respond How often do you find yourself thinking of a similar situation, question, or even idea that...
Fostering Team Support: Lessons from Puppies
Asking for support or help doesn’t always come easy, whether it is in our teams or personal lives. And it is SO very important to have a support system we know will be there when we need it. Over the holidays, my closest friend called me up at 6:08 AM and asked...
Cameras On or Off: When Does It Matter?
For the last few years, I’ve watched and participated in conversations about whether to ask participants to turn their cameras on during a meeting or workshop. Recently, I conducted a virtual training session where almost no one had their cameras on. During this...
Overcoming Time Zone Challenges in Remote Teams: Practical Strategies for Success
As organizations embrace remote work, managing teams across various time zones poses unique challenges. Today, we’ll explore three specific time zone challenges faced by remote teams and six practical strategies to conquer them. Get ready to enhance...