leadership

“Booger in the Nose Test…” How Top Teams Give Feedback

By |2015-07-01T10:40:42-05:00July 1st, 2015|Hahndo|

I’ve consulted with countless teams from various industries, sizes and levels of experience and I’ve found one test that will determine how well these teams will work together in THOSE moments. THOSE moments are the “Moments of Truth” for teams, when the “Rubber Hits the Road”, when the “Pressure is On” and when it’s “Make or Break” time. It’s called the “Booger in the Nose Test…” I know it sounds crazy, but stick with me for a minute… Top Teams provide feedback that is TIMELY, DIRECT, with TACT, and they are EMPATHETIC to their peers. Great teams will make sure to avoid putting their peers in an awkward situation, if they can avoid it, and will be the first to [...]

BEWARE: ENERGY VAMPIRES!

By |2015-06-09T15:13:42-05:00June 9th, 2015|Hahndo|

You know that annoying coworker who is upset at everything and everyone? They feed on DRAMA and they find the NEGATIVE in EVERY situation!        “Can you believe the weather? Uhhhhh, it’s so COLD... I hate the cold weather...”       “Well, Laurie, you have to look at the bright side... It could be WORSE!”       “NOTHING could be worse than THIS...” Katie thought to herself...       “You are RIGHT, NOTHING could be worse than WORKING with you everyday...” NO matter what you say to these people, they can always find the BAD. They point out the faults of others and cannot see their own reflection in the mirror! No matter what you [...]

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