The question came up again this week in a coaching call: How do I disagree with my boss? The glib answer: Disagree with your boss like you (should) disagree with anyone: with openness, courage, respect, curiosity, and a focus on our common goals. Doesn’t that sound nice?
Read MoreBuilding trusting connections for effective teamwork is just as important in virtual teams as in the traditional in-person team. It’s not necessarily harder, but it does require a different approach.
Read MoreDear Hunter, I manage a team of seven in a large organization. I listen to my team and do my best to take care of them. I talk about the importance of boundaries and self-care. I want them to limit working hours and tell me when they are too busy. I’m trying to do that for myself!
Read MoreIf culture is set by the bosses at the top of the org chart, can anyone else influence culture? I support learning and growth for people who lead from the middle of their organizations.
Read MoreBad things happen: A cancer diagnosis. Divorce. A child struggling with addiction. A parent with dementia. What’s the move at work, though?
Read MoreDear Hunter, I manage a team of 8 people who are smart and good at their jobs, but who waste a lot of time all through the workday. They are very chatty, basically. They chat all day about weekend plans, their kids, TV shows, anything but work.
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