3 Ways to Change Channels in Your Brain
In the past, I have shared many studies that prove happy people are more productive. Not only does their brain chemistry promote creativity, they are better able to focus on their work. Worrying about...
View ArticleAre Diversity Programs Healthy? I Found A Better Way to Connect
I led a breakout session at a European coaching conference in Belgium in 2006 called, “Emotional Intelligence and Cultural Diversity.” After explaining how the brain quickly assesses and reacts to...
View ArticleSimilarities: The Glue that Holds Us Together
A house divided against itself cannot stand. Abraham Lincoln borrowed this quote from the New Testament when he was describing the division in the United States. It is a powerful quote to consider no...
View ArticleCreating Genius Teams
In the last two months, we looked at how teams and partnerships can come together by recognizing the similarities in their desires and struggles. Then we looked at how to appreciate differences as...
View ArticleHow to See Differences as a Contribution Instead of a Source of Competition
Last month I shared with you ways for people to listen for how they are similar. You can learn how your desires and struggles are similar through sharing stories and laughing together. This creates the...
View ArticleDancing with the Stars? Four Ways to Give Your Team Some Groove
Hiring good people is only a starting point. Then culture takes over. Put good people in a toxic environment and their qualities seem to fade. Culture isn’t created by values posters and mission...
View ArticleThe ROI of Your Mother Relates to Results
ROI of your Mother? Blogger Chris Brogan saw the author of Crush It, Gary Vaynerchuk, grilled on the return on investment of social media. When he finally had enough, Gary responded, “What’s the ROI of...
View ArticleWhen Collaboration Kills Innovation: 5 Time Bombs to Surface and Defuse
Your efforts to promote collaboration could be killing innovation. Collaboration is the hot word today, which means leaders and teams are expected to know how to do this. So we train people on how to...
View ArticleDo You Have the Courage to Sabotage Your Success?
Which route to success is better for you? 1) exceeding goals and expectations or 2) challenging your goals and expectations to create something better. The first option can lead to satisfaction,...
View ArticleDid You Mean to Kill that Idea?
My partner, Karl, was telling me about how the new guy at work is finally settling in to his surroundings. He used to own a business, so he came into this arrangement asking a lot of questions. He...
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