Note: Each Thursday I will post a little something to inspire us to finish the week strong. These posts will be either a quote, a piece of art, or short video. Congratulations, you made it over the hump and let's finish the week together. I am finishing up the Book Titled, "Rowing the Atlantic: Lessons... Continue Reading →
My F Score is Low, Should I Worry?
Years ago a former boss walked into my office and said, "I just got my assessment results and my feelings score in zero. Should I worry about that?" He was talking about the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and he came to me since I previously worked in HR/OD and used the MBTI assessment often. What was... Continue Reading →
Leadership Lessons From Little League Baseball
"Hi, my name is Michael and I coached Little League Baseball for six years." That line is either a confession or my opening line at a group therapy session (maybe both). For those of you that know, it is a rewarding experience to be involved with a Little League Baseball Team especially as the manager. You quickly... Continue Reading →
Effective Communication: Step into the Circle
I attended a meeting recently and saw something different as I entered the room. Instead of the typical long rectangular conference table, there were just chairs arranged in rough circles, one within the other (see illustration below). Immediately I knew this meeting was starting well. As leaders, we can not dismiss the importance of room... Continue Reading →
Thursday Thought – Movement
Note: Each Thursday I will post a little something to inspire us to finish the week strong. These posts will be either a quote, a piece of art, or short video. Congratulations, you made it over the hump and let's finish the week together. Leadership involves movement. We influence others to take action. We take... Continue Reading →
Has Anyone Seen My Desk? I Parked it Here Somewhere.
I recently came across an article through Fast Company Magazine titled, "You're Hired. Now Figure Things Out". In this article they talk about an employee handbook from the video game development company, Valve. They are responsible for several top games including the Half-Life Series and the Portal games. This handbook was written by the employees and made it to... Continue Reading →
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