Leaders create teams with the highest of hopes, but often fail to set them up for success. This leads to unnecessary frustration, wasted time and increased cynicism. I think of the famous “Rental Car Reservation” scene from Seinfeld …

Apr 30, 2023 | Article, Cohesive Team, Create Clarity, Simple Ideas
Leaders create teams with the highest of hopes, but often fail to set them up for success. This leads to unnecessary frustration, wasted time and increased cynicism. I think of the famous “Rental Car Reservation” scene from Seinfeld …
Mar 29, 2023 | Article, Cohesive Team, Effective Meetings
The comedian Rodney Dangerfield used to say, “I went to a fight, and a hockey game broke out.” He was poking fun at the sport that can sometimes devolve from a skillful display of talent into a brawl. Sadly, this reminded me of my work with leaders and teams.
Feb 23, 2023 | Article, Cohesive Team, Effective Meetings
John Cleese had it right when he filmed his hilarious video, “Meetings, Bloody Meetings.” As a Principal Consultant with The Table Group, the subject of meetings is often discussed when working with leadership teams on their journeys to organizational health.
Jan 7, 2023 | Article
Bringing this idea back from the days of the early Pandemic ... seeing this now through the lens...
Nov 15, 2022 | Article, Cohesive Team, Effective Meetings, Employee Engagement
This month’s Thoughts from the Field (November, 2022) is written by my colleagues Krista Kotrla (Dallas, TX) and Brian Jones (Washington, D.C.).
Oct 24, 2022 | Article, Effective Meetings
Guest Post by Brad Haynes.
This article is in memory of Michael Lorsch, one of our fellow consultants, who died of a terminal illness in July. Michael was larger than life.
Sep 8, 2022 | Article, Cohesive Team
This month’s Thoughts from the Field (September 2022) is written by Rick Packer, my colleague in Atlanta, GA.
Sep 5, 2022 | Article
Part 3: Leave the Gun, Take the Congratulations: What to Do When It’s Time to Go
Guest Article by Dr. Steve Sanchez
Aug 29, 2022 | Article
Part 2: How to Identify the Ideal
Transitioning Leader
Guest Article by Dr. Steve Sanchez