When You’re the Scapegoat: Powerful Phrases to Address Unfair Blame
Powerful Phrases for When You’re Being Set Up as the Scapegoat Being set up as the scapegoat never feels easy. It’s uncomfortable, unfair, and downright isolating. But here’s the good news: you don’t have to stay the goat in this blame game. Instead, you can fight...
How to Deal with Team Conflict and Get Everyone Back to Work
Handling team conflict well distinguishes outstanding leaders You’ve got a clear focus on what matters most. Your team seems to work well together, but then you get that call: “I need to talk to you about …” or a team member suddenly explodes at their teammates and...
How to Build High-Performing Teams: Help Your Team Thrive Under Pressure
High-Performing Teams Turn Pressure into Progress, One Habit at a Time Your team’s under pressure to perform—fast. The stakes are high, the deadline looms, and emotions are running hotter by the minute. Just last week, your team was cruising along. They weren’t...
Managing Up: Turning Information into Influence with Your Boss
When Managing Up, Don’t Bring Data Without a Point of View When your manager asks you for information, don’t just answer their question. Have a perspective. To get better at managing up, ask yourself three questions that will turn information into...
