How often do you get out of your comfort zone? For many people, getting comfortable with being uncomfortable can cause a great deal of anxiety. However, the more you push yourself to get out of your comfort zone, the easier it becomes to do it. The end result is being able to take on new … Read more
There have been various studies that state that if you write your goals down on paper, you have a better likelihood of achieving them. Some even go further and suggest that if you have a picture of some sort (photo, painting, etc.) that you have an even greater chance of reaching your goals. If that … Read more
Originally, I planned on blogging about Transition as in teams in transition either due to a new boss, restructuring, or new team members joining the group. Instead I want to focus on Talk in that there is too much talk going on. I have witnessed especially this past year that many people are doing a … Read more
A sunk cost is one that has already happened and cannot be recouped. The sunk cost effect can occur when people escalate their commitment to a course of action in which they have made substantial prior investments of time, money, energy, or other resources, even though it clearly isn’t working. Since people typically want to … Read more
I think most would agree that they want to work for a quality organization, alongside those who have the skills, emotional intelligence, etc. to get their jobs done well. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Usually teams are put together based off of other factors including seniority, politics, and technical ability. This causes major … 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
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
When one thinks of team building activities the word “fun” comes to mind. Some examples are the marshmallow challenge, Two Truths and a Lie, and Trust Fall. More elaborate activities are half or full day retreats off-site that include water games, building exercises, etc. Regardless of the exercise used, the idea of team building is … 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
The definition of an 8 ball is “being stuck in a hard, unfavorable or uncomfortable position.” During our careers, most people feel at one point or another that they are in a difficult position either with their boss, coworkers, clients, or even their subordinates. By not communicating effectively, the situation can escalate and be a … Read more