Working with each other. Working for each other. Two statements that evoke a very different perspective. A very different emotion. Working with each other is the language of proximity. We sit in the same office, work on the same project or are part of the same process. To the degree we need things from each … Continue reading The Language of Teams
“I’m just trying to stay off the radar.” “I’m keeping my head down.” “I’m not saying anything.” We generally hear this in an organization where people are just trying to survive. They have come to believe that raising your hand means getting dumped on or having it cut off. The focus is on avoiding risk, … Continue reading The Avoidance Culture
In the haze of today’s hectic world, we drift into autopilot. Reacting to our immediate thoughts and emotions instead of responding from our deeper intention. We take shortcuts. Miss important details. Hurt or damage relationships. Make assumptions. Label and judge. Symptoms of our busyness. Distraction. Stress. Fear. In that moment, before you react. … Continue reading The Most Important Question We Forget to Ask
