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Moderating Disputes Between Employees

 Here’s a quick coaching tip for creating a harmonious work environment: When dealing with disputes between employees or direct reports, remember the difference between personality and behavior.  We can’t change our own personalities (or the personalities of others — as … Continue reading

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Celebrating Small Victories

It doesn’t have to be all or nothing.  There is a benefit to doing exactly what you can — and doing something (instead of nothing) is a victory of conscious choice over the automatic machinery of the mind. It’s easy … Continue reading

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Candor, Criticism, Teamwork – Harvard Business Review

The desire to avoid conflict is understandable, but it’s one of the most debilitating factors in organizational life. Lack of candor contributes to longer cycle times, slow decision making, and unnecessarily iterative discussions. A too-polite veneer often signals an overly … Continue reading

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How’s Your Vision?

When I first start working with a new client, one of the things I listen for is whether or not the client has a powerful, clear, and compelling vision for the future. There are many reasons why having this kind … Continue reading

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5 Questions to Get Communication Flowing

In any organization, the flow of communication between people is vital to productivity, and plays a huge role in shaping organizational culture and influencing your experience of being at work. When communication is open and easy, people are more likely … Continue reading

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