Many teams struggle with open communication, often hiding behind "masks" to avoid conflict or discomfort. This behavior can hinder team performance and growth. Understanding why this happens and how to foster genuine dialogue can transform team dynamics.
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Create Team Agreements:
Foster a Safe Environment:
Regularly Review and Update Agreements:
Identify Barriers:
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Teams that embrace real dialogue and shed their masks are more likely to succeed and sustain their performance. By creating a culture of openness and trust, teams can navigate conflicts effectively and achieve their goals.
By addressing these issues, teams can unlock their full potential and create a more dynamic and effective work environment.
Has Your Team Lost It's Mind(fulness)?
Teams are impacted greatly by the level of mindfulness, or presence, of its team members. Teams that are fully present with and for each other are typically more successful. How mindful is your team on any given day?
How Well Are You Managing Change?
Change has an impact on you whether you work for someone else, work for yourself, or don't work at all. The truth of the matter is that change is constantly happening all around us! Being flexible and able to adapt to change in a way that works for you and not against you is key -- both personally and professionally. Learn 3 key tips to managing change.
Where Are You Making a Difference?
I was challenged recently by my holistic healer, Donna Wilkinson, an amazing woman who expanded my thinking about the "big picture" learnings from Hurricane Katrina. Through her abilities and insights to see more than most of us can see, Donna helped me realize that this level of devastation will likely continue in different places of our world unless we all make more of an effort to make a difference on a global level.
