We’re in this Together: Begin a Conversation

We’re in this Together: Begin a Conversation

It’s not hard to notice that we are becoming more and more polarized and engaging in less conversations as we experience more disruption. We are plagued by volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity.  No doubt, globalization, technological changes, diversity...
Make Time for Conversations in the Face of Urgency

Make Time for Conversations in the Face of Urgency

People are not pulling their weight. I am replacing my team members. I am disappointed in what people are achieving. I feel I am carrying the weight of the challenge on my shoulders. I don’t have time for conversations or to develop people. I need to be successful or...
Advocate for Open-Minded Conversations at all Levels

Advocate for Open-Minded Conversations at all Levels

A leader told me that he was excited about a big new initiative for his company. The board supported the new direction, which he believed would result in increased market share and exponential success for the company. He asked me to facilitate a team retreat to work...
Risk a Conversation

Risk a Conversation

“I am looking for another position.” A client told me in a conversation that he planned to transfer or leave his job. I was surprised since he had seemed to be enjoying his work and his recent presentation to his company was positively received. He was hurt and...