Devil’s Advocate Teammates
Happy Halloween week! One of my favorite Halloween memories is the year one of my daughters dressed up as an angel and the other dressed up as a devil. I shared a photo of them on social media, jokingly writing, “Look, they dressed up as each other.” If you were...
The 3 Stages of Engagement
I spoke at a conference last week, and afterward, someone approached me and asked, “How do I get my team members to be more engaged?” This is one of the most common questions I am asked. While I understand the depth of the question, I am not always certain the person...
The 7 Gifts of a Good Teammate
The English word “gift” comes from the Proto-Germanic word geftiz, which means “that which is given.” Etymologists, experts who study the evolution of words, point out that the noun form of gift was originally only used in the context of...
Up…Up…and Aware!
The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is happening this week in New Mexico. What started in 1972 as a modest gathering of 13 balloons launching from a shopping mall parking lot has grown to be the largest hot air balloon event in the world. Nearly 600 balloons...
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