You’ve probably heard the expression “There is no “I” in Team.” That refers to the fact that the word TEAM does not have an I in it, but more to the point, it stresses that we can work together better when we focus on we, the team, rather than just focusing on what I want. As a twist on that…
In our personal and professional lives, teamwork comes in many forms. From group assignments and project management at work to social and family planning at home, we often need to work together better. No matter what the context, all teamwork has something in common: the three types of behavior that people exhibit while working in a group. Generally, when working…
I learned from reading the book The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman that my preferred love languages are “acts of service” and “quality time.” In fact, my husband—with whom I celebrated our one-year wedding anniversary in December 2015—won me over with his acts of service such as offering to take me to the airport before dawn for a 6:00am…
Are you a L.I.A.R.? Brainstorming in a breakout brought forth the brash but brilliant acronym L.I.A.R. Truth be told, it was some of my workshop participants who came up with it. With their permission I share this newfound abbreviation, and have embellished it with some of my own examples. Read on and see if you are a “L.I.A.R”….at least as…
Total Teamwork: 1, 2, 3! Teamwork comes in many forms, from group assignments and project management at work…to family reunion planning and social committees in your personal life. However, they all have something in common: the three roles that people play in the group. Which role do you usually play? #1 TASK – The people in this role focus on…
How to Pull Rank When You Have No Rank to Pull Phrases for gaining cooperation from others when you’re not the person in charge. CLIENTS Would you be willing to wait until Monday morning if we hand deliver your order? Could you live with it if we finished up first thing in the morning instead of 5pm today? We’re finishing…