Team Alignment Posts

“How often are significant changes made…?”

In working with leaders and their teams, a question I frequently get is: “How often are significant changes made within the structure of the team?”   Now, while not always, what they really are asking is: “How often does... Read More »

They’re different and that’s OK!

This morning, I had the pleasure to once again hear Dr. Tim Elmore speak on leading Millennials.  Today’s focus was specifically about leading, given a generational gap in the workplace.  The context of what Dr. Elmore presents applies to... Read More »

Are you setting off fireworks?

   This 4th of July weekend, I was reflecting on leaders who set fireworks off in their teams.  While I’m all for some great fireworks, I tend to see more “duds” when it comes to leaders and their teams.... Read More »

“its my gift”

  What an incredible week this past week around the table in our TruthAtWork roundtable advisory boards.  One of the things we long to have is a sense of community for which this weeks’ meetings continued to exemplify.  Additionally,... Read More »

Coaching versus Consulting

I had a discussion the other day with a good friend who asked me a question.  He noticed on my website that I presently emphasize “coaching” where as “consulting” is rarely mentioned.  With my friend knowing my capabilities well,... Read More »

“Sometimes You Need Outside Eyes” by Chris Brady

If you haven’t run across Chris Brady, you’re missing one of the best public speakers in the world today.  Chris profiles himself as a “NYT Best Selling Author, Inc. Mag’s Top 50 Leader, CEO of LIFE Leadership, Speaker, Humorist,... Read More »

Do you understand the power of the leader’s voice?

Recently, I was in a conversation with a friend discussing the power of the leader’s voice. The focus of the conversation was how many leaders don’t recognize the power of their words in the context of their teams. A... Read More »

Is it time for a “trade” in the off season?

Working with leaders and their teams, we often discover during “game time” that the team is not performing up to it’s optimum. Generally, stress and emotions are running high during times of peak performance which allows inefficiency and character... Read More »

Vulnerability – Is it a good thing?

  Recently, in one of our Truth@Work meetings, we were discussing vulnerability. While most agree that vulnerability in relationships is a good thing, most also say that there are limits to when and where we should be vulnerable. My... Read More »

“Where there is no vision the people will perish!”

Whether you are familiar with the Bible or not, you likely have heard this quote from scriptures: “Where there is no vision, the people perish….” Proverbs 29:18 KJV Yes, over the past few weeks I’ve been reflecting on this,... Read More »