

I Love My Bad Bosses
We learn from the good and the bad. The Good Bosses: They listen. They communicate. They inspire. They motivate. They show heart. The...

Leslie Nydick
Oct 16, 2024


Everyone Is Interesting
I always say avoid assumptions, but, and there is a ‘but’. Sometimes making the right assumption can change everything. When you’re...

Leslie Nydick
Oct 1, 2024


Stop The Blame
“Who did that?” “I need to know who is at fault.” If the focus is on blame, then there is no learning. The team lives in fear of making...

Leslie Nydick
Sep 19, 2024


Reboot
We reboot our devices when there's a glitch. So why not do the same with our conversations? Here’s when it’s time for a communication...

Leslie Nydick
Aug 28, 2024


Talk With, Not At
If we set up a meeting to share announcements about the company, we are talking 'at' people. If we send an email to our team with...

Leslie Nydick
Aug 15, 2024


Avoidance Is Not Resolution
Many use avoidance to resolve conflict. The following is a typical scenario. Client: I thought the conflict was resolved. Me: How was it...

Leslie Nydick
Jul 24, 2024


Open the Door
"That is not my job." "No." "You are doing it wrong." "Calm down." Those words and phrases ‘close the door.’ Communication stops. If you...

Leslie Nydick
Jul 10, 2024





