by Liane Davey | Mar 5, 2017 | About teams, Bad Leaders, Be a better team member, Conflict, Right Words to Say
I gave a speech last week to a group of leaders from the legal industry. The audience was filled with the people who support the lawyers: people from HR, marketing, finance, etc. I was talking about the importance of productive conflict when an audience member asked...
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 29, 2017 | Be a better team member, Communication, Conflict, Contribute, How to fix teams, Right Words to Say
When the same issue comes up three times in completely different contexts in one week, I know it’s time to write a post. This week, it’s the implicit contract teammates have with one another that no one will criticize, or even challenge, one another, especially when...
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...
