We’re all leading through change right now, and that includes potentially making virtual meeting mistakes. Have you ever had experience or insight into something and not even realized it? It was your normal, so it didn’t register for you that it was new for others?...
Do you ever find yourself stuck being the primary problem solver on the team? Do you wish you could develop expertise in the problem-solving skills of others? And what does coaching problem solving means? To be a better leader, not only do you need to teach the...
Connection drives commitment. If we want to transition from managing compliance to inspiring commitment, we have to build more connection with our team members. The best way to create more connection is to Listen for Impact. Listening for Impact You know that...
Giving effective feedback is one of the core skills leaders need to master, yet it’s often a skill that leaders struggle with. Purpose of Feedback The primary purpose of feedback is to get desired future behaviors. So often we get hung up on making a point,...
Today is my 40th birthday! How fitting that I get to be super generous and give you some new Lean Training Opportunities on my birthday. Scroll down to get the links for this Lean Online Leadership Training. They’re completely FREE! It’s amazing how those milestone...
I’m a recovering Command-and-Control Manager who’s now on a mission to make the world of work more human. With a soft spot in my heart for Ops Managers, this Lean blog gives you the straight talk combining Lean, Leadership, and the real challenges of operations management.