by Chatsworth Consulting Group | Sep 15, 2022 | Team Development
When I resigned my job as a general manager, the hardest part was leaving a great team of people who exceeded their goals and worked well together. But it was not always that way. When I took on the role, I quickly learned that the managers who reported to me were far...
by Chatsworth Consulting Group | Mar 10, 2020 | Communication
“Most communication resembles a Ping-Pong game in which people are merely preparing to slam their next point across; but pausing to understand differing points of view and associated feelings can turn apparent opponents into true members of the same team.” ~Cliff...
by Robyn McLeod | Jun 14, 2018 | Team Development
Does this sound familiar? You interview a slate of candidates to recruit just the right person for your new manager role. After several rounds of interviews and callbacks, you hire Jim for the job. Jim shows up the first day and it is wonderful. Jim is excited and...
by Robyn McLeod | Aug 10, 2017 | Team Development
When I resigned my job as a general manager, the hardest part was leaving a great team of people who exceeded their goals and worked well together. But it was not always that way. When I took on the role, I quickly learned that the managers who reported to me were far...
by Chatsworth Consulting Group | Oct 24, 2016 | Thoughtful Leadership
“One key to knowing joy is being easily pleased.” ~Mark Nepo Joy may seem like a stretch when it comes to work, or like something that’s too touchy-feely or woo-hoo for leadership, but, perhaps needless to say, I disagree. I believe we have the...