Psychological safety is a belief among members of a team that each person can speak his or her own mind and make creative suggestions without being fearful of being shamed or even losing his or her job. In this type of environment, each team member feels respected, accepted, and a valued part of the group. … Read more
In my life, I have felt the greatest fulfillment when I opened myself up to new opportunities. Have I sometimes been scared or anxious? YES! Have I tried to talk myself out of it? Sometimes! Have others criticized me for doing something that they would never do? Absolutely, but that is what has set me … Read more
We live in a world where there is so much information thrown at us that one would think that everyone would open their minds to different possibilities, however, this is not the case. Instead it appears that the more data we gather, the more some people retrench and stay true to what they believe. It … Read more
In a team setting or frankly in any relationship, one of the biggest problems is communication. For a world where there are so many ways to communicate, we are actually pretty bad at it. When we are in a dialogue with a colleague, family member, or friend, are we really listening to what is being … Read more
Emotional intelligence (EI and also known as EQ) is defined as the ability to identify, comprehend, and manage our emotions. This is challenging for leaders who are trying to ascertain each team member’s emotional intelligence because EQ will affect one’s behaviors which in turn impacts other people on the team. It is usually easier to … Read more
When dealing with different personalities, genders, backgrounds, etc. there is bound to be conflict within a team. The issue is that most people do not like to deal with conflict, but it can actually be helpful. Conflict arises when there are opposing viewpoints or actions between the team members. It can be something as simple … Read more