Sports, Business, and Missing the Big Picture
The link between business and sports is a powerful one. We often refer to our employees as members of the "team"...and we hope that unselfish "play" will result in a…
The Wonders At Your Feet
There are times when we believe we have built the perfect team. We convince ourselves that once those final few pieces fall into place all will be right in our…
Getting to Important
Recently I've been reading, learning, and thinking about teams and how they get their work done. I work in a complex healthcare organization that has many priorities, requirements (both legal and…
The Hidden Benefit of Teams
Being part of a close team at work or in sports is special. The camaraderie, support, and understanding when something goes wrong is not taken for granted. It is usually…
Leadership Debt
I expect an awful lot from my team. They need to perform at a high level each day, limit mistakes as much as possible, and handle the unexpected and annoying…
First Strike is Deadly
Have you ever said something, and just as those words were leaving your mouth, you knew you’d made a mistake? It’s not easy to take words back. In fact, it’s…