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 …
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.
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.
Bringing this idea back from the days of the early Pandemic ... seeing this now through the lens...
This month’s Thoughts from the Field (November, 2022) is written by my colleagues Krista Kotrla (Dallas, TX) and Brian Jones (Washington, D.C.).
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.
This month’s Thoughts from the Field (September 2022) is written by Rick Packer, my colleague in Atlanta, GA.
Part 3: Leave the Gun, Take the Congratulations: What to Do When It’s Time to Go
Guest Article by Dr. Steve Sanchez
Part 2: How to Identify the Ideal
Transitioning Leader
Guest Article by Dr. Steve Sanchez