by Michelle Doerr | Nov 2, 2020 | General Business, Wellness
How do teams stay positive during a pandemic? Even well-performing teams have been thrown into a bit of a tailspin with COVID-19. Many adjustments are being made from new work-from-home and school-from-home directives. We are spending more time on electronic...
by sphmGNkLZHUbMOuFBPCk | Nov 15, 2019 | General Business, Wellness
The building of a community around purpose in the workplace is a difficult and rare feat. Sadly, our society still values individuality and authority over community. When a community does form, though, it touches deep into your soul. You are able to be more authentic...
by sphmGNkLZHUbMOuFBPCk | Dec 18, 2018 | Facilitation, General Business
I’ve been triggered twice recently by someone saying we can’t talk about emotions at work. That sentiment really pisses me off. Emotions affect how humans operate and inspire every action. As a result, we must all learn to identify them and use them appropriately....
by sphmGNkLZHUbMOuFBPCk | Jul 31, 2018 | Facilitation, General Business
Closing a meeting is a like closing on a new home. The closing date means you’ve successfully accomplished a home search and survived the lending process. It also means the moving process is just beginning and the real action is about to commence. Similarly, closing a...
by sphmGNkLZHUbMOuFBPCk | Jul 3, 2018 | Facilitation, General Business
“Wasted time”, “Redundant”, “Nothing is accomplished” and “No clear purpose;” these phrases appeared on sticky notes after I’d asked participants to post a meeting complaint. The question was asked as a part of a facilitation training I conducted and by the end of the...
by sphmGNkLZHUbMOuFBPCk | May 25, 2018 | General Business
You may be thinking; “Of course you know your customers or you wouldn’t be in business.” Now, if your business is consistently growing, you could be right. If growth isn’t happening, let me share some advice. Many businesses assume they know customers and no longer...