How often do you leave a meeting and talk with a colleague about what wasn’t said in the room? Or feel frustrated that participants didn’t share what they said they would share? Or realize that the group didn’t address the
Celebrations…
As June comes to an end, and with it the end of Pride Month and the month of Juneteenth, I’ve been thinking a lot about the role of celebrations and commemorations. This past month, I was thrilled to join a
Meeting Agendas & Goals
How often do you attend meetings without an agenda? Do you find yourself in forums without a tangible output or accomplishment? Do you sometimes wonder about the purpose of a regularly scheduled meeting? Take a moment to review your calendar
No Apologies Needed
Over the past few weeks, a number of team members have become tearful when sharing their challenging work experiences. As their eyes began to water, each apologized: “I’m so sorry I’m crying; I was trying to avoid that.” My question:
Avoid “Sides”
In my consulting work with teams, I often hear, “She’s on their side,” or “They are against me.” That feeling is natural; when we disagree or collide with our colleagues, we may sense a divide and eventually develop a feeling
Labels
“He’s a jerk.” “She’s a bully.” I too often hear these descriptions of co-workers in the workplace. While labelling others may seem to help us make sense of the world—and of other humans—those labels ultimately don’t serve us well and
Seek to understand
Do you remember childhood arguments? “Yes, I did.” “No, you didn’t.” “Yes, I did.” “No, you didn’t.” As the conversation continues, the words stay the same, emotions and voices likely escalate, and resolution remains distant. As adults, some of our