by Liane Davey | Jun 21, 2020 | Be a better team leader, Be a better team member, Change, Contribute, Right Words to Say
I’ve noticed that some leaders struggle to envision what’s possible for their team or their organization and instead stay focused on the current state or dwell in the past. People with this lens are particularly conspicuous in a strategy discussion when you ask...
by Liane Davey | Jun 7, 2020 | Communicate, Headline News, Right Words to Say
I have spent the past two weeks watching, listening, thinking, and learning about the death of George Floyd and the systemic racism and brutality that led to it. I was comfortable believing that I had everything to learn and nothing to teach. I would use my platform...
by Liane Davey | May 24, 2020 | Be a better team leader, Connect, Headline News, Right Words to Say
Last week, I shared some of what I’m hearing from teams who are reaching the boiling point during the Covid crisis. Actually, part of the reason that we’re starting to see so many team issues is that we’re past the acute crisis phase. In North America, we’re into our...
by Liane Davey | Apr 12, 2020 | Personal Development, Right Words to Say, Virtual Teams
How goes the roller coaster? This is week four of isolation at our house and I’m becoming more and more interested in emotional regulation (not a coincidence). So many of the conversations I’m having with both work peers and friends center on the ups and downs of...
by Liane Davey | Apr 5, 2020 | Communicate, Connect, Right Words to Say
Hello from week three of self-isolation! It’s clear that it’s going to take a while before this new reality feels natural, but last week, there were at least flashes of normalcy. One of those bright spot moments was a session we facilitated with a senior leadership...
by Liane Davey | Feb 9, 2020 | Be a better team member, Personal Development, Right Words to Say
“I’m just trying to be nice.” “I can’t say that, it’s not nice.” “If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all.” “She’s not very nice.” I know you’re a nice person, but is nice the standard you hold yourself to? Are politeness, civility, and courtesy your...
