Product Management and Sports Broadcasting: Connecting two distant worlds
If I pause and reflect on the experiences that have shaped where I am today, it can be very inspiring.…
Tag: teamwork
Seven Ways to Reenergize a Disengaged Team
Do you work with a disengaged, detached team? I hope not. If so, don’t just sit there and sulk; do…
My Daily Retrospective
At the end of your day, what’s flowing through your mind? Are you reflecting on all the wonderful things you’ve…
The Pitfalls of Trying to Prove You’re Right.
Let’s say you are leading an important project, the type of project that can help your career and dramatically help…
The Journey of a Team
Apprehension. Confusion. Doubt. A glimmer of hope. Progress. Encouragement. A setback. Learning. Lessons. Unity. Transformation. One. Team. Clarity. Growth. A…
How to Get Ahead with a Little Encouragement
As the college-age swimmers pushed and glided effortlessly across the pool, the crowd watched in awe at the incredible athletic…
When your team grows, check your attitude – Part 2
In Part 1, we shadowed Bill as he struggled with the expansion of his marketing team. Two new hires joined…
When your team grows, check your attitude.
‘Bill’, a marketer, is a good team player for his organization. He seeks training when it’s available and always extends…
Why Not Dig a Hole For Your Soul?
The waves crashed melodiously, relentlessly on the beach. Time’s ceaseless, forward push seemed to whisper: “Our days are numbered, but…
Work like a dog today
Our dog, Ruby is a special girl. Every morning, I rise before the sun, and jog along the streets of…
5 ways to stay engaged at work
The alarm clock beeps and it’s time for another day at work. Stumbling out of bed, you shake sleep from…
Life lessons from a pint-size soccer pitch
I was nervous. It was soccer game day for teams named Tigers, Kickers, Dolphins, Yellowjackets. I’d hung up my soccer…
How NOT to introduce someone to your team
A manager hires a new worker and can’t wait to get her started. He gets her settled in her new…
It’s the people that count
I’ve been around more product launches/refreshes/reworks than I can remember. Each experience introduces its own unique pitfalls and opportunities. Throughout…
Team meetings: Despite the pushback, keep having them
In a global world, you’ll typically work with professionals that are time zones apart. You’ll sip your morning coffee and…