When it comes to teamwork, small actions can make a big difference. Over the years, I’ve discovered that the best teams aren’t necessarily the ones with the most talent, but the ones who consistently practice the basics of team collaboration. Here are 7 ways to keep your team on track and make teamwork work. This can also be used as…
Difficult conversations don’t have to ruin the relationship. Find out four ways to address the issues while keeping the relationship intact. We’ve all been there. A co-worker misses a deadline. A team member’s tone comes across as dismissive. A client makes a request that’s just not realistic. In that moment, you have a choice: avoid the issue and hope it…
“Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.” This timeless quote from Mother Teresa perfectly captures the positive impact that simple acknowledgments can have. Yet, as a supervisor balancing deadlines and deliverables, it’s sometimes a struggle to find time to recognize top team members—especially when your energy may be drained due to difficult…
Why bother to banish bad behavior? It’s tempting to ignore it, hoping it will go away on its own—but the reality is that it rarely does. More often, unchecked negativity festers and spreads, impacting your entire team’s morale and performance. As a supervisor or leader, one of the most challenging yet essential tasks is addressing bad behavior within your team.…
It’s easy to work together better when things are going well, but inevitably there will be conflicts, confusion and miscommunication that need to be addressed. The words we choose can make or break the way we work—especially when things are not going as planned. What does that look like in real life? Communicate with Candor—And Kindness We work together better…
You’ve probably heard the expression “There is no “I” in Team.” That refers to the fact that the word TEAM does not have an I in it, but more to the point, it stresses that we can work together better when we focus on we, the team, rather than just focusing on what I want. As a twist on that…