Dec 8, 2016
When we feel threatened or in danger, an old part of our brains, the one that regulates emotions, hijacks our executive functioning. We say and do things we regret. In the workplace, this can have serious consequences. This month’s Executive Coaching Tip has seven strategies for stopping yourself from getting...
Nov 3, 2016
This episode addresses three issues that arise when you’re
facing an executive team. First, what meaning are you making about
the event itself? Is that meaning helping you or not helping you?
If it’s not helping you, change it.
Second, how will you address the moment when you need to say, “I
don’t know”?...
Oct 6, 2016
Sep 8, 2016
Conflict on teams is a good thing. Really! Well, it's good if it’s healthy.
This month, two techniques to help team members engage in healthy conflict: arguing about what's best for the business and turning hostile non-verbals into dialogue.
Related episodes to help with these skills are:
Disagree
Agreeably
Aug 4, 2016
Meetings are often viewed as a necessary evil to be endured. But they can be engaging events that build people’s skills and accelerate the work. This month, a recipe for mixing up meeting magic.
There is a four-meeting model discussed in this episode. If you want a graphic illustration of the model, just look at the...