How to Give Positive Feedback

How to Give Positive Feedback

What did you do the last time you saw a colleague do something remarkable? Did you think, “Wow, that’s awesome,” and go about your day? Did you toss off a “nice job” or give them a fist bump? Instead, wouldn’t it be better if you recognized their efforts with...
What to Do if You Witness Colleagues Fighting

What to Do if You Witness Colleagues Fighting

This is part 3 in a four-part series about what to do when you witness dysfunction on your team. Each post provides a better alternative to being a hapless bystander. In the first post, we talked about how to help if the boss is bullying your colleague. In the second,...
What To Say to a Passive-aggressive Coworker

What To Say to a Passive-aggressive Coworker

Do you have a teammate driving you bonkers with passive-aggressive behavior? That person who nods and goes along in your meetings, then moans and complains about the decisions afterward? The one who’s all smiles and saccharine when dealing with someone face-to-face...
Common Mistakes in Strategic Planning

Common Mistakes in Strategic Planning

In my work with executive teams, I see many mistakes in strategic planning. Of course, the worst is not doing strategic planning, but even if you decide to invest in a strategy process, there are plenty of ways to go off the rails. I’ll share a few common ones and...