by Liane Davey | Feb 23, 2025 | Communication, Emotions, Team Dysfunction, Team Effectiveness, Toxic Workplaces
Do you have a colleague with a low EQ? They lack the emotional intelligence that supports self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, and good social skills. It can be perplexing, draining, and exasperating having to pick up the slack in the relationship. So, what can...
by Liane Davey | Jun 23, 2024 | Communication, Hybrid Work, Virtual Teams
A social media post by Adam Grant about the value of “pebbling” got me thinking about how to open and strengthen virtual team connection. The term “pebbling” derives from the behavior of Gentoo penguins, who gift one another with pebbles to help furnish their nests....
by Liane Davey | Jun 16, 2024 | Communication
Have you ever shared a message and been surprised by the receiver’s reaction? Maybe you said something you thought was innocuous, but the person responded by taking offense. Or you asked them to do one thing, and they did something entirely different? Why is it so...
by Liane Davey | Jun 9, 2024 | Communication
You might think you’re doing a great job communicating with your colleagues, but do you know that your messages are landing as intended? There are myriad reasons why attempts to connect fail, so if you need to get your message across, consider these tips for...
by Liane Davey | Dec 11, 2022 | Be a better team member, Communication
Have you been on the receiving end of a lot of venting lately? I’m noticing that folks are overwhelmed, and their emotions are close to the surface. (I get it. I’m feeling the same way.) You might find it difficult to have constructive conversations without first...
by Liane Davey | Nov 27, 2022 | Be a better team member, Communication, Conflict
It’s NOvember, the month where I provide 30 days of things to say NO to if you want to be happier, healthier, and more productive. Join the NOvember crusade by sharing your thoughts on my LinkedIn post or by checking out my daily 60-second video shorts. We’re nearing...
