“It could be that, or it could be something else” is my new mantra. Enlightenment awaits! Word Count: 486 Reading Time: About a minute “Says You” is my favorite guilty pleasure. I’ve long loved the witty wordplay and the contagious … [Continue reading]
CG #26 – Why Ignorance Trumps Certainty
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CG #25 – Only Paraphrasing Can End the War
Posted on April 4, 2013 Written by Leave a Comment
Don’t you wish you had a guaranteed tool for conflict-resolution? You do. Word Count: 606 Reading Time: 2 minutes You’ve got two employees who can hardly stand to be in the same room with each other. They won’t look at each other. The … [Continue reading]
Strengths-Based Icebreaker for large groups
Posted on March 31, 2013 Written by Leave a Comment
In my previous post using strengths-based icebreakers, I suggested using Martin Seligman's free instrument, the Signature Strengths Questionnaire, having people group according to highest strength, talk and report out. That's one approach. Here's … [Continue reading]
CG #24 – How a Meeting Evaluation is Like Febreze
Posted on March 21, 2013 Written by Leave a Comment
Think doing great work isn’t enough? You’re right. Word Count: 695 Reading time: 1.5 minutes When chemists at Proctor and Gamble created Febreze, they were thrilled. Their invention eliminated even the most noxious odors which they’d … [Continue reading]
CG #23- Who’s Responsible for Bad Meetings? You are.
Posted on March 14, 2013 Written by Leave a Comment
If you think it’s the leader’s job to make a meeting great, you’re going to be in a LOT of bad meetings. Especially if you’re the leader. Word Count: 598 Reading Time: About a minute “You see but you do not observe.” Benedict Cumberbatch … [Continue reading]
CG #22 – Are You Collaborating or Just Giving In?
Posted on March 8, 2013 Written by Leave a Comment
Think you can compromise your way to collaboration? I see it differently. Word Count: 482 Reading Time: 1.5 minutes Collaboration and compromise are not related. They don’t even hang out together. Here are definitions of each from the online … [Continue reading]
CG #21 – Do Presentations Kill Productivity?
Posted on February 27, 2013 Written by 2 Comments
Word Count: 681 Reading Time: 1.5 minutes When all is said and done, a lot more is said than done, especially in meetings I’m in Powell’s books in Portland, Oregon, making a beeline for the business section so I can luxuriate in all their books … [Continue reading]
CG #20 – Why “Buy-In” isn’t Good Enough
Posted on February 21, 2013 Written by 2 Comments
Word Count: 684 Reading Time: Under 2 minutes If you’re settling for buy-in, it’s no wonder everything is taking so long. “'Just out of curiosity, what happy memory were you thinking of?' 'The first time I rode a broom.' 'That’s not good … [Continue reading]
CG #19 – Are You Making it Harder than it Needs to be?
Posted on February 8, 2013 Written by 1 Comment
CG #19 – Are You Making It Harder Than It Needs To Be? Word Count: 555 Reading Time: Under 2 minutes Don't undervalue the minimum, the simple, or the easy. Sometimes it’s as easy as trying another way. On this month’s free call, we … [Continue reading]
CG #18 – If Anger Only Lasts 90 seconds, Why Are You Still Mad?
Posted on January 31, 2013 Written by 3 Comments
Your body rids itself of the effects of anger in 90 seconds. Now let’s take care of your mind. Word Count: 672 Reading Time: Under 2 minutes I’m watching a bunch of puppies play with each other. They move from growling and snapping playfully … [Continue reading]
