The Slow Fade of a Leader and His Authority
by Michael Holland There he sits, the 52-year-old, slightly graying VP. He’s in the same seat he sits in every week at the meeting. He’s present, but he’s not really here. He talks, but no one actually listens to what he’s saying. He’s productive and his team seems to get the minimal work completed, but [...]
Get off the Hamster Wheel: Slow Down to Speed Up
At the end of a busy day I look at all I’ve accomplished – multiple coaching sessions, meetings, emails, phone calls – I hardly had a moment to stop! But was I really productive? I got a lot accomplished but what I didn’t get a chance to do was to look ahead and make real [...]
3 Ways to Improve your Communication. Or Maybe Just Hire a Translator!
Several weeks ago we welcomed Ester, a 17 year old young woman from Brazil, into our home. She will be here for a month, with a goal of improving her English. (Or maybe it’s her father’s goal.) I wasn’t sure what to expect as far as her English language abilities but what I know now [...]
DiSC: How do I effectively manage the diverse styles within my team?
To answer that question, you must first determine each team member's style. Here’s a quick lesson on how to people read. Think about the person’s behaviors - their tendencies, tone of voice, expressions, word choice - and respond to these two questions. Question 1: What’s the person’s pace? Is the person more fast-paced & outspoken or more moderate pace & reflective? [...]