by Liane Davey | Feb 26, 2017 | About teams, Be a better team member, Contribute, How to fix teams
I’m keeping it short and to the point today. I have decided that “Keep Calm and Carry On” is a terrible motto for teams. Craig and I are working with a really nice team right now. We enjoy their cooperation and camaraderie. So why is their keep calm and carry on...
by Liane Davey | Feb 20, 2017 | About teams, Be a better team member, Contribute, Horror Stories
I’m doing a bunch of interviews in preparation for a team effectiveness program. Mid-way through the third interview, I covertly open my calendar to double make sure these people are part of the same team. The team being described by the third interviewee bears no...
by Liane Davey | Feb 12, 2017 | About teams, Be a better team member, Personal Effectiveness
“Character may be manifested in the great moments, but it is made in the small ones.” -Phillips Brooks, American clergyman (1835-1893) I was looking for inspiration this morning when I stumbled upon this quote. It got me wondering about the small moments...
by Liane Davey | Jan 22, 2017 | About teams, Be a better team leader, Success Stories
I spent a day last week with one of the teams that reminds me of the value of a great team. It’s a team that’s invested a couple of years in building a strong team dynamic to accomplish a challenging turnaround. At one point in the day, I started to say to someone...
by Liane Davey | Jan 8, 2017 | About teams, Be a better team member
I’ve been enjoying a little time off over the holidays. A little more sleep than normal, a little more eating, and a lot more reading. This week, my inbox feeds have been full of New Year’s themed posts. I’ve decided to hop on the bandwagon and bring you my own...
by Liane Davey | Dec 14, 2016 | About teams, Be a better team leader, Be a better team member, Conflict
A few years ago, I attended a session facilitated by Stephen M.R. Covey. Mr. Covey presented his very compelling case for how trust increases the speed (and decreases the cost) of doing business. He was right, higher trust equals greater speed. But he was missing a...
