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Boards: How to Improve Your Board’s Effectiveness [VIDEO]

Boards: How to Improve Your Board’s Effectiveness [VIDEO]

A well-functioning team, where everyone understands their role and works together, is a thing of beauty to watch. Sadly, we often see boards that do not function this way. Here are five ways to improve the effectiveness of your board of directors.

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Teams: 5 Traits of a High Performing Team [VIDEO]

Teams: 5 Traits of a High Performing Team [VIDEO]

Some teams just chase the next thing in front of them. Others rely on a single “superstar” to carry them. But neither of these methods will allow a team to be successful in the long run. Here are five traits of high performing teams.

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Stop Whining About Meetings! 7 Ways to Make Meetings Valuable

Stop Whining About Meetings! 7 Ways to Make Meetings Valuable

Most people tend to whine about meetings saying they are “too long,” “a waste of time,” and “inefficient.” But instead of whining, consider making your meetings as effective as possible by focusing on these seven actions.

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7 Gifts to Give Your Team This Christmas
Coaching, Leadership, Team Effectiveness, Blog Jay Desko, Ph.D. Coaching, Leadership, Team Effectiveness, Blog Jay Desko, Ph.D.

7 Gifts to Give Your Team This Christmas

One Christmas, my family’s gift to our neighbors is Perogi Fest, an open house featuring a variety of perogies including our own homemade favorite – potato and Longhorn cheese! Dough, cheese and butter, and then throw on some sautéed onions – What is there not to like? Here are 7 gifts your team will actually appreciate this Christmas, besides perogies!

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4 Traits Common to Successful Teams, Marriages and Boards
Leadership, Crisis, Team Effectiveness, Blog Jay Desko, Ph.D. Leadership, Crisis, Team Effectiveness, Blog Jay Desko, Ph.D.

4 Traits Common to Successful Teams, Marriages and Boards

A leadership team, a married couple, and a board of directors are so very different! But they actually have a lot in common since each has a strong potential for conflict and yet cannot accomplish its mission without effectively working together. Here are 4 traits that contribute to success in each of these unique relationships.

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