Archive for Team Building

A Company Divided: Bridging the Generation Gap at Work Through the Power of Communication

Jeannette Paladino was kind enough to ask me to write this blog post today for Write Speak Sell. The excerpt is below, and you can read the full post here. At the end of the day, your company will either sink or swim based on how well you communicate. I am sure you have heard [...]

A is for Accountability

Tardiness. Bickering. Indecisiveness. Blaming. Irresponsibility. Does this sound familiar? If so, your team (or family) may be suffering from a clear lack of accountability.  While I realize the “A” word is used and overused, I am going to continue talking about it, because I believe a clear accountability process is critical for companies, both large [...]

Podcast: Calling All Teamwork Facilitators: IATFConnect.com Is Now Open

(This interview is great!  Tom offers several insights into teambuilding for the future!) Teamwork Facilitators this is for you! It’s the ultimate resource for anyone with a passion for creating high performing teams. It’s all here: a dynamic world-wide community of Teamwork Facilitators, monthly leadership training calls with top experts (like Bea Fields) in team [...]

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Are CEOs Good At Rewarding Employees

Jeannette Paladino of Write Speak Sell.com wrote a great post of an interview with a few folks on the question of “Are CEOs Good at Rewarding Employees?” I know she would love for as many of you as possible to weigh in on this question by commenting on the post. Read the full post here

Can You Answer “YES!” To These 5 Questions? If So, Your Team Will Most Probably Succeed

I talk with leaders every day who say “I just want my team to be better…I want them to act like a team!” What the heck does that mean?  “I just want them to act like a team!” I suppose it means that everyone is getting along, getting results, finishing projects on time and helping [...]

When Talented Teams Fall Apart: 5 Things You Can Do Today To Rebuild Momentum

Over the last year, I have coached multiple teams.  I have also watched a number of teams from the board perspective and have observed a few athletic teams.  It always amazes me to see a talented group of people…who are supposed to be a team…fall apart at the seams.  It’s just sad to watch. So, [...]

The 5 Fears that Keep Senior Leaders from Enjoying Gen Y

I am convinced that the quality of our living is directly proportional to the quality of our relationships, and it is not uncommon for our relationships to suffer when we are fearful or we feel threated by another person or group of people. As I am traveling around the country, I am hearing questions and [...]

5 Strategies for Improving Accountability

“When is John going to get me that report?” “What is going on with the marketing report? When are they going to finish that thing?” “I can’t believe Mary is so late in making those phone calls.” “Okay…who dropped the ball this time?” “Hey…that’s not MY job.” Does this sound familiar? If so, your team [...]

Want to Inspire Your Team? Pick One of These Creative Excursions

The ability to build effective teams is a must for any organization who wants to succeed in the millennium. This article offers ten examples of highly creative excursions which can provide insight into developing the leadership qualities essential for success in challenging times. 1. A Day Trip to the Sharper Image The Sharper Image is [...]

Team Building in Paradise

Each year, Seagate Technology spends $2 million for 200 employees to spend a week hiking, kayaking, and adventure racing in the mountains of New Zealand. Is it worth it? If you doubt that an  outdoor team building activity can improve your company, read this article by Jeffrey O’Brien of Fortune Mag.

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