by Mark S. Kenny | May 12, 2026 | Blog Posts Recent Col 1, Blog Posts Uncommon
The conversation starts normally. People are talking about updates, priorities, or timelines. Then someone says something honest, risky, or uncomfortable, and the room changes. Suddenly everyone is looking at their notes, someone jokes, or someone quickly... 
by Mark S. Kenny | May 6, 2026 | Blog Posts Recent Col 1, Blog Posts Uncommon
Perhaps you have experienced this on your team: everyone nods in agreement, says that priorities x, y, and z are important. Then they leave the meeting and go back to working on their own priorities. It’s like walking toward your car after dinner with friends... 
by Mark S. Kenny | Apr 22, 2026 | Blog Posts Recent Col 1, Blog Posts Uncommon
We talk about collaboration a lot and the cost of not collaborating, but it’s also possible that we can over-collaborate. You’ve done a good job elevating collaboration, and now it might be slowing you down. Over-collaboration shows up in ways that seem... 
by Mark S. Kenny | Apr 14, 2026 | Blog Posts Recent Col 2, Blog Posts Uncommon
I’ve stepped into teams before where you can feel it almost immediately. The leader is capable. The team is talented. On the surface, everything looks fine. But as the conversation unfolds, something is off. People are careful. They choose their words. Certain things... 
by Mark S. Kenny | Apr 8, 2026 | Blog Posts Recent Col 2, Blog Posts Uncommon
I’m in the middle of facilitating retreats this month, and I’m hearing a similar theme: “We’re under a lot of pressure. Things are changing. And we’re feeling it.” This is when collaboration matters more than ever. The natural inclination is to retreat into my own... 