An interaction during one of our live CBC coaching sessions raised an issue that I have been asked to address over the years. It reminded me of travelling overseas to help a small business improve its performance. I was shocked when a team member wondered why I was asked to come to work with them …
Could you commit murder? In the movie “The Push”, Psychological Illusionist Derren Brown uses social pressure to convince ordinary, decent, real-life individuals to become increasingly socially compliant until they commit murder. Have many of us have lost our objectivity because of social pressure? Can socialization and corporate culture strip us of our capacity to think …
The new year is upon us! It’s time to make resolutions and set goals for the future. But before you rush in, take a moment to consider your personality type. When deciding on resolutions, it’s important for each person to think about what will work best with their DISC behavioral style (Dominant, Inspiring, Supportive or …
What if the complainers are not your biggest problem? What if silence has deafened your ears to serious underlying issues? What if suffering in silence is masking serious discontent? Beneath S-Style Behaviour In our DISCerning Model of Communication, S-Style behaviour is represented as “Reserved/People-oriented”. Features include a willingness to overlook issues with the philosophy that …
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Team building exercises emphasize that there is no “I” in TEAM. But there is an equally important sense in which teams fail to function at their best when we fail to wield our personal influence. There is room for recognizing the importance of the YOU in teams. GROUP THINK One of the challenges that organizations …
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Today’s leaders face unique challenges some of which threaten the very existence of their organizations. The follower group is increasingly diverse demographically impacting their demands and needs. Leaders strive to bring new approaches to the process. Followers struggle to stay engaged. Think of a bus ride as we examine some of the issues. Destination versus …
“A new leader has taken over. How do I get on their right side? “Getting off on the wrong footing can be hard to correct! How do I avoid that?” “Leaders like to identify their go-to people early. How can avoid being left out of the loop?” KNOW YOUR BOSS Read on if you want …
Getting confusing signals? Time to rest from labours or prepare for the New Year? Is this tug-o-war threatening to steal your joy? Both are compelling options. Here is a bullet-point review. Winding Down Remove the feeling of guilt from stepping back. Batteries need to be recharged. Treat winding down as a chance for objective introspection …
Deciding whether to continue in their present job or actively seek alternative employment is a recurring question for mid-career employees. The challenge is increased for those who are successful in their present job and have an apparently secure future. Deciding really gets difficult for people who joined the organization at an early stage in their …
Covid-19 is teaching us lessons, if we pay attention. Many of the lessons will make us better people and the world a better place. 1. PEOPLE WANT TO CONNECT MEANINGFULLY I am undertaking an initiative in which I am renewing and revitalizing my connections. Some of these were fleeting and information about the other party …