What does Leadership, Gratitude and Vulnerability have in Common?
If you are a leader and you don’t know Brené Brown, you should! You can start by watching what 48 Million others have seen, her TED talk. Dr. Brown studies human connection from a scholarly point of view and shares insights in a down to earth, humous way, with a warm...The Irony of No
Negativity keeps us stuck and impacts the quality of our lives. Negativity costs companies billions of dollars. Negativity can sometimes be disguised as objectivity. “No” can be a negative word depending on its delivery, context, and the sensitivity level of the...Technology is Air for Virtual Teams
The co-located team’s communication medium is air! Technology is air for virtual teams. The tools used for communications are essential. They must be pure and clean and not cause coughing and sickness. Technology that is difficult to use, hides, clips, or drops words...Create a Virtual Personality and Presence
“Out of sight and out of mind” is a natural human behavior that works against the virtual manager. The challenge is to be visible and present, yet not too present. Creating an intentional and authentic virtual personality and presence is the best practice. Finding the...Management Skills I Learned from Being a Parent
After becoming a parent, my management skills improved. As a parent, I learned that my baby got hungry and pooped on his timetable and not mine. I learned to be flexible and adaptable. I also learned that I could have some influence. I could adjust the times he slept...Increase Virtual Interactions, Play a Gracious Host
Working virtually means more time spent in interactions with team members. The amount of time spent planning for communication and in the act of communicating itself is at least double what it is for a co-located team. In addition to the formal meetings, the virtual...Pivot and “AND”
If we have hope, are grateful, and believe, then we inspire and move each other forward in a positive way. Many leaders are inspiring me by how they are stepping up to the challenges of Covid-19 and pivoting. My hope is that an improved culture will rise out of this...13 Ways for Facilitators to Promote Interaction Virtually
As a facilitator of a virtual meeting, interaction is key to success. To create interaction, communicate in a way that supports it, here are some tips that will help in achieving interaction: No monologues – no more than three sentences before forcing an interaction...Virtual Teams Do Better When They Slow Down to Speed Up (Planning Works!)
Slowing down to speed up is the best practice for any team, but even more so for virtual teams. In practical terms, this means taking the time upfront to set expectations. Create processes for how the team will interact, put in place the appropriate technology and...
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