Every summer just before our nation’s Independence Day holiday, they appear like magic – little American flags planted along the treelawns of our street.They proudly stand street-side sentinal for a few days, then once again vanish until the next year. It’s the handiwork of our neighbors; a patriotic gesture that visually unites the…
Keeping the Buck: Fighting the Urge to Blame Others by Taking Responsibility in the Workplace
A guest post by Melissa Crossman It’s only natural for people to not want to admit their failures, but at a certain point “passing the buck” becomes a deterrent to productivity in the workplace. On top of being a fruitless discussion, determining who’s to blame for setbacks at work creates unnecessary animosity among coworkers and…
The Power of Belief – And How It Influences Your Vision
People need to believe; it’s a fundamental element of the human experience. Yet sometimes, our very beliefs can lead us to envision things that aren’t really true. Years ago, I experienced this first hand on a Texas summer night along the banks of Lady Bird lake . . . Flight of the Bats On my…
Leading a Meeting? How to Avoid a Snooze Fest
The last time you led a meeting longer than 60 minutes, how did it go? Were people engaged, offering ample ideas throughout? Or, did everyone’s eyes glaze over at about 1:00 PM after the catered lunch began to digest . . . and then . . . the food coma. sets. in. As a…
How to Help Someone Align Their Moral Compass
Have you ever had a mentor or coach who helped you see when the needle on your moral compass was in danger of pointing in the wrong direction? If you have, then count yourself blessed. Today over at the Lead Change Group blog, I share a personal story of a time when someone I admired…