by Liane Davey | Aug 7, 2013 | Be a better team member, Communication, Right Words to Say
In my previous post, I addressed the #1 thing you can do to improve communication on your team—being explicit about the difference between the intent and impact of your words. After reading it, I know you were more deliberate about how you communicated; bearing in...
by Liane Davey | Jul 30, 2013 | Be a better team member, Personal Effectiveness, Right Words to Say
A great question came up in a conversation I had with an HR practitioner today. She had seen my video on what to do when someone gossips and was sharing the response she often gets when she tries to broach a gossip issue with an employee. She said that many people...
by Liane Davey | Jun 25, 2013 | Be a better team leader, Right Words to Say
I haven’t posted a Right Words to Say video in a while. If you are new to the community, these videos are quick answers to questions submitted by community members. Instead of generic advice, I give you the actual words you can use to deal with a challenge you...
by Liane Davey | Apr 22, 2013 | Be a better team member, How to fix teams, Right Words to Say
Do your passive-aggressive teammates regularly drag you into gossip sessions? Are you feeling uncomfortable with these unproductive gripe sessions but unsure how to escape? If you’re going to make your team healthier, you need to shut down gossip. So many people have...
by Liane Davey | Apr 1, 2013 | Be a better team member, How to fix teams, Right Words to Say
I hear complaints about workload and being stretched all the time. Unfortunately, the people who are over-extending themselves are the same people who say “yes” to everything anyone throws at them. This blog contains a video and free worksheet to help you...
by Liane Davey | Feb 3, 2013 | How to fix teams, Right Words to Say
I launched the Right Words to Say column and video series as a way to help people struggling with real issues on their teams. This week I received a great question from Karen who’s looking for help with what to say to a colleague paralyzed by organizational change....
