10 Tips to Stop Artificial Harmony

ARE YOU A VICTIM OF ARTIFICIAL HARMONY? It is the silent killer of effective team work in families and work. It robs us of time, energy and real connection with other human beings. Artificial harmony is described as “making nice”. That is when we act like we are getting along yet there are resentments, frustration, and […]

What is your biggest team complaint? One of the biggest complaints that I have addressed in the workplace during the past 30 years is that people do not feel safe speaking up and trusting others.  They hide their true selves and feelings from others for fear of being ridiculed or ostracized. Many employees report that […]

What does “Culture-driven” mean? When you help bring out the best in others there is more happiness, higher morale and productivity in the workplace—in other words, you create a culture that helps good people become great. And, a culture that cultivates great people also drives a successful business. Creating a rock star culture takes time, […]

Gratitude leads to happiness, psychological and physical well-being. Gratitude is the fast track to happiness and positive well-being. It can be a natural antidepressant. According to studies in neuroscience, there are certain circuits that are activated and strengthened when we write down and share our gratitude. Robert Emmons and Mike McCullough are two leading researchers on […]

Being vulnerable and truly open with another human being is where the best teamwork and connections happen. Patrick Lencioni, author of Five Dysfunctions of a Team, explains vulnerability-based trust as the willingness to be completely open with one another and confident that your team member’s intentions are good. Vulnerability-based trust lies in the heart of […]