Sharks, Squirrels or Butterflies: Shared Language for Emergencies

Sharks, Squirrels or Butterflies: Shared Language for Emergencies

Stop Before You Spin can be a really, really hard move to pull off, especially if everyone around you holds differing opinions about what constitutes an emergency! We need a system here, people, and boy, oh, boy, am I excited to share my most recent discovery with...
How to Herd Adults

How to Herd Adults

At the start of March, during my weekly Meeting with Myself, I did a full month look-ahead. I’m glad I did! This month alone, I have work trips to NYC (twice), Atlanta and Chicago. I’m also headed to Miami (for fun!). But travel alone is no biggie. What gets really...
Profiles in Togetherness – and How to Help!

Profiles in Togetherness – and How to Help!

I’m almost ten years into this work of writing, training, and coaching on Togetherness. I’ve seen a few patterns emerge. I’m hoping these somewhat cheeky, but all-too-true, Profiles in Togetherness might help those of you coaching others on this stuff. Or perhaps,...

Together Team: Document Your Annual Activities

As The Together Leader gets closer and closer to release, I want to highlight a few leadership tools I’ve never mentioned before on the blog. Worried about capacity, collisions or communication on your team? I definitely recommend creating an Annual Activities plan....