by Liane Davey | Jan 10, 2016 | Personal Effectiveness, Success Stories
I’m not a big believer in New Year’s resolutions, but I’m a huge fan of personal growth. Instead of a resolution, I give each year a theme. This is the story of my two-year journey on the theme of joy (complete with epic fail in 2014 and recommit in 2015). I hope it...
by Liane Davey | Nov 4, 2015 | Personal Effectiveness, Right Words to Say
At a recent lunch with a friend, the topic of organizational politics came up. He’s hoping for a promotion to a senior leadership role and is concerned that his strong track record and his exemplary team leadership might not be enough to overcome the political savvy...
by Liane Davey | Nov 1, 2015 | Communication, Horror Stories, Personal Effectiveness, Right Words to Say
I had coffee recently with an amazing woman whom I met somewhat serendipitously a couple of months ago. After meeting her only once, I knew I wanted to stay in touch. She was magnetic: intelligent, insightful, energizing, and articulate. So I was shocked when...
by Liane Davey | Jul 22, 2015 | Be a better team member, Conflict, Personal Effectiveness
I am becoming increasingly convinced that the ability to have conflict effectively is the holy grail of team effectiveness. I spend day after day helping team members understand the benefits of conflict, defining the nature of conflict required, and building...
by Liane Davey | Jun 21, 2015 | Be a better team member, Exercises, Personal Effectiveness, Success Stories
“I am not a good listener. I have never been a good listener. I will never be a good listener.” “I’m shy. I don’t talk much in meetings. I do better one-on-one.” “I’m a hot head. I get aggravated. But people know that’s just me.” I hear endless statements like...
