Did you know you can change anything about you at any age, in any relationship or situation? The way you think, the language you speak, your leadership style, your politics or fitness level – it’s all up to you. You can’t change anybody else,...
Picture this: Your colleague, Jerry, shows up 5 minutes late to the weekly staff meeting – again. He isn’t dragging his feet, but he isn’t in any hurry, either. Like always, he says he was on a very important call that simply couldn’t wait. He has a steaming cup...
Are your team members stuck on problems caused by their difference in age or experience? The Great Teams on Purpose Mastermind is for you! Who it’s right for: Leaders and directors of teams with a wide age spread – especially if you have been in your...
One of the most common preferences I’ve come to see in my years of working with business teams is describing a team with the word, “fine.” I have some bad news: when you say the word, “fine,” it doesn’t mean what you think it does. Here are just a few examples of...
Once, there was a farmer, who had enough of everything but not always much extra. She had been through many good times and many bad times, and was known for her reliability and thoughtful words. One day, a horse wandered onto her farm. It seemed content to stay there...
I believe strongly we all have two very specific rights regarding participating in meetings. The rights to: Expect that the group will stick to a meeting agenda; and Speak up when a meeting goes off-track. Why? Because time and relationships are our most precious...
Calling entrepreneurs! Do you want to: Become irresistible to your ideal clients Finally become comfortable with sales and selling Leverage the things that are working best for you Stop getting distracted by new things Take action and get results Work smarter while...
Not a stock photo. This is an actual Facilitator on Fire client. In the first two articles in this series, I introduced the idea that workplace dynamics are the cause of communication struggles and I gave you my simple 3-step process to set clear expectations so you...
What if… Instead of gossip, you could have teams supporting each other when something goes wrong? Instead of changing priorities on a whim, your team is set up to achieve short- and long-term goals? Instead of frustrating meetings, you have meaningful...
One of the most common complaints I hear from team members (and some leaders!) is, “I’m not really allowed to ask for more details on this. Right?” Another version of this is, “When I ask for more information, I get in trouble.” Even more worrisome and subtle is when...
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