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Additional writing on Uncommon Collaboration and how people work together.
How to Make Sure You Aren’t Over-Collaborating and Slowing Your Team Down
We talk a lot about the cost of not collaborating, but there’s another side to it. I’ve been in rooms where the team is collaborating and still not moving. Too many people involved. Decisions taking longer than they should. Ownership unclear.
My Team Isn’t Telling Me Something
I’ve stepped into a lot of teams where something feels off, but no one is saying it. On the surface, everything looks fine. But underneath, there’s something people aren’t bringing into the room. Here’s what you can do about it.
7 Ways to Lead Collaboration When Pressure Is High
Collaboration matters more than ever when the pressure is on. Real collaboration helps all of us handle reality better.
Why Some Conversations Never Move Things Forward
There are moments when a leader, colleague, or direct report says something that doesn’t come out quite right. What happens next really matters.
What Teams Need From Each Other (but aren’t getting enough of)
Most teams don’t need more meetings or tools. They need people to start giving each other what they actually need.
Why Polite Meetings Fracture Culture
Some of the most fragmented teams I’ve seen have the most polite meetings.
Why Good Teams Become Guarded
I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about fragmentation and what causes it. Usually, it comes down to one thing: guardedness.
The Subtle Signs Your Team Is Becoming Fragmented
High-performing teams can still feel fragmented. Goals are met. People are capable. The organization is functioning. Stuff is getting done. Everyone is busy. But it doesn’t quite feel like we’re moving forward together.
Why High Performing Teams Still Feel Fragmented
Your team is smart, capable, and driven. So why does it still feel fragmented?
Why Most Weekly Meetings Don’t Drive Momentum
Lately, I’ve been hearing the same story from leadership teams about meetings. Here’s how to change the vibe and effectiveness of your meetings.
Why Some Smart Teams Still Struggle to Collaborate
Even with smart people and clear plans, collaboration breaks down when the past is still running the room.
When Teams Don’t Have a Way to Really Talk
Teams often confuse “getting along” with “working well together.” Most teams don’t struggle because of big conflicts (though some do). They struggle because they don’t have a way to talk about small things, without making them bigger.