Insights on Uncommon Collaboration
Reflections on leadership, teamwork, and the human habits that drive clarity, trust, and momentum.
Recent Insights
What I’m noticing, learning, and reinforcing with leaders and teams right now.
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.
Is the Performance We’re Proud Of as Strong as It Looks?
Performance can look strong on the surface and still come at a cost. In this article, Mark explores a question many senior leaders quietly wrestle with: Is the performance we’re proud of as strong as it looks—or does it require more from our people than we realize?
The Crisis of Withholding — and the Power of Uncommon Collaboration
Previously, I wrote about the six strategic clarity questions that every organization needs to answer. In this post, I write about how you can leverage these questions in your next strategic planning session.
How to Use the Strategic Clarity Questions in a Strategic Planning Session
Previously, I wrote about the six strategic clarity questions that every organization needs to answer. In this post, I write about how you can leverage these six strategic clarity questions in your next strategic planning session.
Define Clarity: Six Essential Strategy Questions for Every Organizational Leader
The business world has shifted, forcing leaders to redefine their vision in an era of constant change. Uncertainty is the norm. Practical clarity is the answer.
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More Insights
Additional writing on Uncommon Collaboration and how people work together.
Podcast Archive
Past conversations on leadership, teamwork, and organizational life.