Defining Your Culture
The word “culture” is increasingly being labeled a buzzword—and I’m not sure I entirely agree with that assessment. For teams, culture has a legitimate and useful meaning. It describes the shared behaviors, norms, expectations, and habits that shape how a team...
5 Lies Good Teammates Tell Themselves
“Above all, don’t lie to yourself. The man who lies to himself and listens to his own lie comes to a point that he cannot distinguish the truth within him, or around him, and so loses all respect for himself and for others. And having no respect he ceases to...
The Battle Between Blame and Accountability
Someone recently pointed out that I often say good teammates don’t “blame, shame, or complain.” At the same time, I also say that good teammates ‘hold each other accountable.” They asked me what the difference is between blame and accountability—and it’s a valid...
Give Them a Chance
Regardless of the setting, reactions to a new team leader are almost always mixed. Some team members feel hopeful and energized, while others become skeptical and resistant. The hopeful and energized often see a new leader as an opportunity for positive change. They...
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