by Christi Barrett | Coaching, Development
John Maxwell’s 4th level (of 5) of leadership is People Development. He and many other experts believe that great leaders invest a lot of time and energy helping others grow. If you’re struggling to cultivate capabilities in your people, your mindset may...
by Christi Barrett | Communication, Conflict, Crisis
Sheila and Sam have never gotten along well, and when they are assigned to a key project together, neither person is pleased. Minor tensions slowly grow into full-scale battle, and the rest of the team is uncertain about what to do. They encourage Sheila and Sam to...
by Christi Barrett | Communication
On a couple of occasions recently, I’ve been challenged to listen to feedback that I did not welcome. In one case, it was a long-term member of an organization in which I hold a volunteer leadership role. This person was upset about a number of issues, and was...
by Christi Barrett | Mutual Understanding, Supervision
Shawna left the meeting feeling like her hiring decision had been all wrong. Why couldn’t Hector manage this project on his own? When Shawna was in his role, she was able to make decisions and move forward with little direction from the boss. Maybe it was time...
by Christi Barrett | Diversity, Personality
Your team is made up of hard-working, intelligent people. But that’s where the similarities end. Stan needs to think out loud, so he regularly gathers teammates to brainstorm ideas. Ivana prefers to do her thinking alone in a quiet room. When Jamal makes...