In any team, collaboration is the magic ingredient for success. But collaboration isn’t something that just happens—it’s carefully cultivated and maintained. Here, we’ll explore ways to strengthen collaboration, highlight...
Strength Partners
Building Trust – an art and a science
Building trust in teams is both an art and a science, and CliftonStrengths provides a unique lens to look at trust-building within a team setting. When individuals and managers lean into their strengths intentionally, it...
Ditch the sandwich – Use SBI for feedback instead
In my blog last week, I talked about assumptions we make and the little friction points it can lead to in teams. This week I thought I would share one of my favourite tools for a topic many steer away from. Feedback. Giving...
The Peril of Assumptions
Communication is often thought of as the simple exchange of words, but when we peel back the layers, it’s clear that it’s one of the most nuanced aspects of team dynamics—and assumptions are often its sneaky saboteur....
Success and failure on your terms
I was clearing out the hallway cupboard this week and came across my tub of teenage keepsakes. You know the ones—diaries, old birthday cards, early payslips, and all sorts of “certificates.” In amongst those relics were...
Small Frictions That Can Tear A Team Apart
Imagine a single grain of grit sneaks into your shoe. It’s minor at first—a little rub against the back of your heel, that’s hardly worth stopping for. But with each step, it digs in deeper, slowly wearing into the material...
The Power of Silence: What is really behind the quiet?
One of the most frequent comments on my school reports was, "Charlotte talks too much." It wasn’t wrong! With my CliftonStrengths Communication theme high, I’ve always had plenty to say, and with Activator fueling me,...
Beyond the Top 5
It’s been quite a week. One of those weeks that leaves you reflecting on how complex we are as people, and how we are so much more than just a single strength or talent. This week, my husband and I found ourselves in...
Breaking Down Silos: The Power of Connections, Friendships, and Asking for Help
How can I get my team to collaborate more? Probably the most common goals I hear from Leaders I work with, many of you reading this email. In workplaces of today, success often hinges on collaboration and communication;...