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...
by Robyn McLeod | Sep 29, 2016 | 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 Robyn McLeod | Oct 24, 2013 | 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 Chatsworth Consulting Group | Jul 28, 2010 | Awareness
Henry Ford reportedly once complained that all he wanted from a worker was a pair of hands, but that he had to deal with the whole person instead. Each of us brings our whole self to work each day, whether or not we realize it. As much as we might like to believe we...