heart space thoughts
Working with the Seasons
September 3, 2024
As we transition from summer to fall, it has me thinking of the transition from a group of people working on the same project or toward the same goal, to a team working effectively together. Summer’s longer days and hotter weather can have us working with less direction in that meandering way summer offers. There is value in this. Team members have room to dream, brainstorm, and experiment. And there is value moving into the work of fall. This time of year suggests we tighten up communication, delegate, and become a little more serious about prioritizing cohesion.What would it take for you and your team to put on the long sleeves, and get to checking things off the list as a one bang up team of leaders?
Build Trust, Build a Team
July 9, 2024
What if you dedicated time and energy to building trust with your team? Whether your answer to this question is, ‘oh yeah, this is key’ or, ‘can’t things just work if everyone focuses on their job?’ I’m glad you’re here. We know that trust is an important element, and we would like to just get on with it. Both can be true. I was working with an organization recently who approached me about adding an extra element to the work we were doing, and asked about the cost of that. The conversation was seamless and brief. It was only when I stepped back that I realized it’s not always that simple. Why was this so easy and felt so good? Yes, you guessed it, trust. Not only was this an illustration of mutual trust, it was also, dare I say, a trust exercise in and of itself. They were trusting me to add to the work we were doing, and it enhanced the trust I had for them by honoring my time, energy, and expertise with their question about extra cost.You don’t need to do trust falls, or time consuming repair work if you and your team give attention to the importance of building and maintaining trust. If you are interested in practical strategies toward building a team that trusts one another, reach out for a 30 minute free consultation at heartspaceconsult@gmail.com