It is easy to get into a rut with meeting facilitation. It can start to feel like this: Topic, talk time, next topic, next talk time, run out of time, end of meeting, next meeting, topic, talk time, next topic, next talk time …
Read MoreGiving advice is not the most helpful way to help. Which is sad, because giving advice is fun. Giving advice feels useful. Indeed, it is one way to help. It shows people we care, and that we are supportive.
Read MoreAmbiguity is the land of multiple possible meanings. It’s where there isn’t one clear answer to the questions “What are we facing here?” or “What should we do next?” There may be several reasonable interpretations, and none of them come with a guarantee.
Read MoreIf you have ever been on either side of favoritism at work, either the boss accused of it, or a team member feeling victim to it, you know favoritism can be an aggravating, even explosive, issue.
Read MoreDear Hunter, I’m stuck. And frustrated. One of my employees is smart, thoughtful, and deeply committed to our mission in health care. But there are parts of her work that just… don’t happen. Deadlines slip. Details get missed.
Read MoreHave you ever sat in a one-on-one meeting where every solution you offer gets met with, “Yeah, but that won’t work…”? It’s frustrating — and exhausting.
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