by Beth Strathman | Jul 13, 2019 | factions, focus and priorities, goal execution, leadership, purpose, time management, values, vision
Pursuing real change in any system is a challenge. One of the main reasons for the challenge of change is the reality of factions within any group. Because each faction has its different perspectives and different and multiple purposes around any issue or challenge,...
by Beth Strathman | Apr 10, 2019 | behavior, beliefs, boundaries, focus and priorities, identity, leadership, leadership skills, personal productivity, self-awareness, self-care, team, time management, women in leadership
You might be feeling overworked or overwhelmed because there doesn’t seem to be enough time for you to do what you want and must do. So many people want you to weigh in or work on something. So many tasks need to be accomplished now! You might feel torn in so many...
by Beth Strathman | Sep 28, 2015 | alignment, behavior, commitment, focus and priorities, goal execution, leadership, psychological safety, psychological safety, purpose & mission, team, team environment, trust, values, vision
Although there are countless books about creating better teams, participating on and leading teams remains a top frustration in most companies. Here are 5 reasons your “team” might not actually be one: 1. There are no shared goals or values. Your “team” may believe it...
by Beth Strathman | Jun 16, 2014 | credibility, focus and priorities, leadership, leadership skills, leadership training, management skills, management training, strategic planning, vision
I haven’t met a leader yet whose day is not full of information, fast-paced action and distractions. At any given moment, you are bombarded with input from multiple directions. To appear “in control” and competent, you feel you have no other choice than to react to...