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Do You Have a Theme for the Year?

Do You Have a Theme for the Year?

by Liane Davey | Jan 10, 2021 | Be a better team member, Change, Personal Development, Strategy & Planning

A few years ago, I made my choice in the raging debate about whether it is best to start a new year with resolutions, intentions, or themes. I chose themes. The most successful year of doing this for me was the (second) year when I chose “joy” as my theme...
What Could You Say No To?

What Could You Say No To?

by Liane Davey | Dec 6, 2020 | Be a better team member, Personal Development, Uncategorized

We survived another November. And not just any November. For many of us, it was a locked-down, Covid-19 November, which made the normal challenges of November in the Northern hemisphere (like barren trees, cold rain or snow, and darkness long after you start working...
Dysfunctional Behavior in Disguise

Dysfunctional Behavior in Disguise

by Liane Davey | Nov 29, 2020 | About teams, Be a better team leader, Be a better team member, Change, Horror Stories, How to fix teams

When introducing change to your team, it’s completely normal that you’ll face some unpredictable reactions. Heck, it’s completely normal that you’ll HAVE some unpredictable reactions. Volatility in the face of change makes a whole lot of sense when you think about how...
When Not to Apologize

When Not to Apologize

by Liane Davey | Nov 1, 2020 | About teams, Be a better team member, Communicate, Personal Development, Right Words to Say

Last week I wrote about good and bad apologies, which got me thinking about what behavior necessitates an apology and what doesn’t. Apologizing (when done well) sends a very strong message and, particularly for leaders, there are times when it sends the wrong message....
Good and Bad Apologies

Good and Bad Apologies

by Liane Davey | Oct 25, 2020 | Be a better team member, Communicate, conflict, Connect, Horror Stories, Personal Development, Right Words to Say

I was interviewed by Leah Fessler of Chief Magazine recently about how to apologize. Chief is an organization of elite C-Suite women, so my advice in the article was tailored to that audience. I think that the topic is germane to everyone, so I’m revisiting it in...
New Research on Healthy Conflict

New Research on Healthy Conflict

by Liane Davey | Oct 18, 2020 | Be a better team member, conflict, Contribute, How to fix teams

My friend Liz Kislik sent me a link to an article she knew I’d find interesting. The article referenced some new research about team conflict, teasing the idea that there’s a lot less actual team conflict than we might think. The brief was enough to convince me to...
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