What do you know about the people you lead? If you know their name, job title/function, length of service, and whether or not they are a good contributor, you have already made some assumptions about them. (more…)
When it comes to the dynamics of mentoring relationships between men and women old stereotypes hold fast: women are generally more internally focused and put a priority on building relationships, valuing care, concern, and connection. Men tend to focus externally first, on tasks and results. The new model reflects a shifting paradigm that is collaborative and egalitarian. (more…)
We base our assumptions on our experiences, and they determine how we see the world. The problem is that we then act on our assumptions and add our own meaning to them, even though they may not necessarily be valid. If we are off the mark, it compromises our relationships by affecting communication and adversely our level of trust. (more…)
Team members often look to their leaders to keep individual team member behavior in check. (more…)
What is the most frequent complaint leaders have about their leadership team members? (more…)
