Mastering the Dance: The Dynamic Playbook for Facilitating Impactful Meetings
In our journey through the art of facilitating challenging meetings, we’ve explored the magic of creating the right environment and the importance of establishing connection and rules. Now, let’s delve into the heart of the matter: the facilitation dynamics that transform these meetings from ordinary to extraordinary. Facilitation dynamics aren’t just about managing a discussion; […]
Setting the Stage: The Art of Establishing Connection in High-Stakes Meetings
Last time we talked about the magic of leading tough meetings, right? This time, let’s get our hands dirty with what really sets the stage for those breakthrough moments . If the first article was our map to the territory, consider this your compass—guiding you through the nuanced art of connection before diving into the […]
The Magic of Facilitating Challenging Meetings
Meetings are the vessel where ideas are forged, plans take shape, and futures get decided. However, not all meetings are smooth sailing, especially when a diverse set of opinions, personalities, and competing interests are at play. Difficult conversations, whether addressing performance issues, negotiating contracts, or managing team conflicts, are an inevitable part of the business […]
Embrace Less to Achieve Better: Uncover the Power of Essentialism
Are you caught in the constant routine of a hectic work life, drowning in a sea of endless tasks? Are you back from vacation only to find yourself plunging back into complaints about overwhelming projects, unmet objectives, and unsparing stress impacting your mental and physical well-being? Does the thought of switching jobs frequently cross your […]
Redefining the Meaning of Success: The Power of Process and Integrity
What does success truly look like? what does it mean to be successful in the context of our organization, our teams, and our personal lives?
Conscious Business: A Game Changer for Organizations
Everywhere you turn, it seems the term ‘conscious’ is being used to describe an array of lifestyle choices: conscious eating, conscious shopping, conscious spending, and conscious environmental practices, just to name a few. But have you ever considered the concept of a conscious business? A conscious business is not simply an organization that functions in […]
Asesinos de la productividad: arrogancia ontológica
Michelle no come brócoli. Dice que “es feo”. Marcelo se niega a consultar un tema con Gustavo. Dice que “es un idiota”. La diferencia entre Michelle, mi hija de cinco años, y Marcelo, mi cliente de 45, no parece tan grande.
Productivity Killers: Ontological Arrogance
How ontological arrogance can affect productivity and how to adopt a stance of humility to improve dialogue in organizations.
Productivity Killers: How to win back your time – Part 4: Impeccable Commitments
In the last article, we covered decision-making. Once a decision has been made, how do we effectively implement it? It is important to remember that deciding in itself doesn’t mean doing. From decision to action there is a long way. Implementation encompasses an understanding of who will do what by when, accountability, and then taking […]
The Story of a Boy Who Became his own Superhero
Let me tell you a story, the story of a 7-year kid (maybe me, maybe you, maybe your son or daughter…) being inspired by his parents to be his own superhero: – Who is your hero? – my father asked. – Spider-Man! – I said excitedly. – Why my son? – my father asked. – […]