by Liane Davey | Jan 26, 2014 | About teams, Be a better team leader, Be a better team member, Interviews, Success Stories
This post is inspired by my recent interview with Canadian Olympic Women’s Soccer coach John Herdman. John and I will be among the speakers at the upcoming XL Leadership Summit this February in Vancouver. I’m so glad we got the conversation going early. I was wowed...
by Liane Davey | Jan 19, 2014 | Be a better team member, Communication, Right Words to Say
Effective communication is one of the most important differentiators between a vital team and a toxic one. I dedicate a lot of time in team interventions to the skills of communication because it’s more likely that team members are in tension because of poor...
by Liane Davey | Jan 12, 2014 | Be a better team member, How to fix teams, Personal Effectiveness
I recently wrote my first post for HBR.org. In it, I shared the idea that every individual on a team needs to take responsibility for how they are contributing to team dysfunction. You can read the full post here. One of the comments posted on the blog really got me...
by Liane Davey | Jan 8, 2014 | Be a better team leader, Be a better team member
Are you a real team player who makes an effort to promote healthy and harmonious dynamics on your team? If so, great. We need more people who are willing to invest in effective teams. Before you get too complacent about your contribution, take a look at some of...
by Liane Davey | Jan 6, 2014 | Be a better team member, How to fix teams, Right Words to Say
What do you get when you cross complex, pressure-filled team challenges with a general fear and loathing of conflict? You get passive-aggressive behavior. Given how stressful and complicated work has become, it’s no surprise that conflicts arise, but what’s...
by Liane Davey | Jan 1, 2014 | Be a better team member, Communication, Right Words to Say
New Year, new job, new team? If you’re starting out the new year by joining a new team, here are a few things to think about to get off on the right foot. A little effort invested now will save you a lot of headache and heartache in the long run. What to ask the Boss...
