Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics laid the foundation for the idea of virtue as a habit of choosing the mean between extremes. Each virtue lies between two vices: one of excess and one of deficiency. Aristotle didn’t just theorize — he offered a practical blueprint for character development. In the following section we are translating this timeless […]
The concept of team development stages sits at the foundation of understanding how groups evolve and mature over time. Initially proposed by Bruce Tuckman in 1965, the four stages of team development—Forming, Storming, Norming, and Performing—provide a roadmap for managers and team leaders to navigate the complexities of group development and foster effective collaboration. The […]
Do you ever feel like you’re speaking different languages with different people? Have you ever wondered why you click with some colleagues but clash with others? If you imagine a world where you can effortlessly navigate any conversation, I have fantastic news for you! There is a powerful tool that can help you understand yourself […]
Dealing with difficult people is just part of life – whether it’s a grumpy person on the subway, a coworker who is always upset, a boss who is not straightforward, or a team member who is not pulling their weight. We all run into these situations, but not everyone tackles them head-on. Let’s be real, […]
Leadership and coaching are vital elements in any organization. Effective leaders demonstrate advanced coaching skills that allow them to inspire, motivate, and guide their organizations and team members. While leadership is about guiding and influencing others towards a shared vision, coaching involves providing guidance to team members to maximize their potential. Daniel Goleman mentions Coaching […]
Managing a multigenerational workforce can be challenging, but with the right strategies in place, it can also be highly rewarding. As a manager, it is important to understand the different strengths and skills that each generation brings to the table and to create a cohesive team that leverages those strengths. By promoting open communication, embracing […]
To foster a highly effective team, it is crucial to engage in three pivotal types of discussions with your team members. These discussions serve as a catalyst for growth, development, and mutual understanding, ultimately propelling the team toward outstanding performance. Let’s explore each of these discussions in detail: Progress Check-in This discussion revolves around work-related […]
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Starting Conversations That Get Results
The ideas of this article are mainly based on the book: “The First Minute” by Chris Fenning, spiced up by real life examples, own experiences and personal tips and suggestions. The most common causes of miscommunication at work are lack of context, unclear purpose, not getting to the point, mixing up multiple topics in the […]
Leaders with the best results don’t rely on a single leadership style. Instead, they demonstrate several of them, based on each particular situation. My favorite categorization of leadership styles is the 6 styles defined by Daniel Goleman, Richard Boyatzis, and Annie McKee in their book: “Primal Leadership.”. 4 of these are positively impacting the work […]
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Managing Organizational Stress
Although we are living in the most prosperous era of humankind, we are also seeing an increasing number of people being more stressed, sadder and with an increasing number of registered depression cases. We can observe this trend ourselves: people are more irritable, impatient and disconnected from day-to-day life. The same observation is also backed […]