Leading Beyond Ego
Ego. As in “his enormous ego” or “her fragile ego.” As in, “She’s a control freak” or “I’m afraid to talk to …
Team Building
Go Team! The Power of Shared Vision II
Ever been part of a great team? Where you voluntarily defer your own desires for something larger than you – and the …
Go Team! The Power of Shared Vision I
Above all, it’s teamwork that determines success in the complex workplace and marketplace of the 21st Century. And although Jim can’t stand …
Your Work Team As An Improv Troupe
Improv is just comedy, right? What could it have to do with success or productivity in the workplace? Andrew McMasters, co-founder of …
Can’t Stand the Heat? Out of the Workplace!
Say your workplace team is tasked with creating a meal. What would happen next? Would the boss start delegating? How about YOU? …
You Alone CAN’T Fix It: Creating the Ideal Team
In business, the hero approach is becoming obsolete. Great leaders realize that all of us are smarter than any of us. This collective …
10 Ways to Create a Great Team
The team has become more important than the individual. Disagree? Then you’re either a narcissist, or you’re not living in the 21st …
‘Thanks for the Feedback’
You’ve probably been taught how to give effective feedback. You probably don’t do it well anyway. But in an energetic interview with …
Wisdom At Work
We all want to work for wise bosses, but how do you define wisdom? Jim & Steve chat with Chuck Oden, who’s …
Encouraging Conflict at Work
We’re all afraid of conflict, but workplaces without conflict aren’t healthy — aren’t growing, changing, and adapting. Jim & Steve explore why …