Decisions, Decisions: Leadership and Making Decisions on High Performing Teams
In the world of high-performing teams, decisions are the fuel that drives progress. But making the right decision isn't just about picking a direction; it’s about charting a course that drives the team towards success. Let’s dig into decision-making and its role in performance, change management, inclusion and equity, and culture.
Finding Meaning in the Metrics: Using Metrics for Good in Our Organizations
Sure, metrics are numbers with a job to do – tracking progress, spotting trends, and guiding decisions. But they're much more than just data points for quarterly reports. They're a building block of your organizational design, shaping behaviors, setting priorities, and ultimately determining whether you hit your target or end up with burnt toast.
From Family Tables to Office Desks: How Do You Create Belonging?
Belonging is more than presence at a gathering - it's feeling seen, understood, and valued. Let’s dig into how understanding identity, mitigating biases, and adopting ally-worthy behaviors engender greater belonging. See how small steps move us towards a healthier, empathetic organization.
As a Leader: To Make a Statement or Not?
In the ever-evolving, disruption-filled world, leaders often wrestle with the decision to speak out or remain silent when it comes to contentious or politically charged external issues. When do those statements reflect authenticity and transparency? And when do they become cringe-inducingly performative? Learn why the shift from statements to signals can make all the difference.
Clear Leadership: The Unseen Benefits of Transparency
Being a transparent leader isn't about being a popularity magnet - it's about being a trust magnet! This article sheds light on the less obvious yet impactful benefits that transparency and authenticity brings to leadership, fostering a culture of trust and empowering teams for success.
Not just another vague opinion piece on “transparency”….
Just like a burger needs those crispy fries to hit the spot, transparency needs authenticity to truly shine. Why? Because it's not just about being an open book; it's about flipping through the pages with genuine intention. Let’s dive into the dynamic duo that fuels trust-inspiring leadership (Transparency & Authenticity) and the Four Fears that get in their way.
Tackling Dark Personality Traits in the Workplace
We each bring a unique mix of personality traits to the table, traits that shape how we interact with our teams, guide our leadership style, and consequently, steer the direction of our organizations, for better or worse. Learn about a group of personality traits known as The Dark Triad that have the potential to seriously impact our culture and team experiences.
Why office design isn’t about mid-century modern couches, unlimited coffee, or pinball machines
Let's explore how physical workspace design transcends aesthetics and impacts teams and their performance. This article features insights from physical and psychological facets of intentional design and draws lessons from unlikely sources like the Panopticon prison design. How are you reimagining workspaces?
What a 35 year-old shoebox taught me about culture and the power of rituals
Cultures are not built on declarations of values. They are shaped by people’s behaviors and the systems that drive those behaviors. Every organization has rituals, crafted intentionally or unintentionally, that reinforce their culture, relationships, and values. Let's explore the concept of rituals and how they can be a real game changer for any team or organization.