Category Archives: team

When the Easy Button Does Not Work

Posted on July 27, 2009 by pdncoach

“Leaders are responsible for both the big structures that serve as cornerstones of confidence, and for the human touches that shape a positive emotional climate to inspire and motivate people.” – Rosabeth Moss Kanter How does one best become equipped … Continue reading →

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Motivating "passive" team members

Posted on January 27, 2009 by pdncoach

How can I motivate passive team members who are resistant to changes and see themselves as “good enough” at what they do? Two tough questions any leader must consider are: “How do I motivate people to work on their development?” … Continue reading →

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What to do when team work is not "just fine"

Posted on January 26, 2009 by pdncoach

So many managers, owners and team leaders ask me to help them with developing their teams at work. A common struggle is the difficulty in gauging how the work team really feels about their group dynamics. Here are a few … Continue reading →

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