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Team Dynamics

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Regardless of whether you are a corporate executive or a stay at home mom, at some point you will find yourself working within a team. It could be part of your daily work life or a singular project at your children’s school. There are certain team dynamics that you can incorporate to help your group be more successful.

In the book Smarter Faster Better, Charles Duhigg discusses the attributes that drive team success. According to Duhigg, it’s not about having the smartest people or hardest workers, it’s the ability to provide an environment where everyone is encouraged to speak. Social sensitivity is very important as it helps to create the safety for team members to open up and share their thoughts.…

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Posted by Joel Brookman in get more done, managing people, productivity, tune in to people.

#341 The Problem Employee

90SecondNavigator-AlbumArt Once you uncover the problem employee how do you handle it? Here are some thoughts on what you can do.…

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Posted by Joel Brookman in eliminate negativity, Podcasts, productivity.

#327 Ritualize

90SecondNavigator-AlbumArtIf you must perform tasks that you consider to be weaknesses, ritualize the activity so it becomes automatic.…

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Posted by Joel Brookman in Create habits, Podcasts, productivity, Self improvement.

#326 Complimentary Skill Sets

90SecondNavigator-AlbumArt Identify your strengths and weaknesses then find people with complimentary skill sets.…

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Posted by Joel Brookman in highest and best use of time, Podcasts, productivity.

#313 Recharge

Vacation provides the mental recharge we need. It also helps to increase productivity when you return to work.…

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Posted by Joel Brookman in Podcasts, productivity, Vacation to Increase Productivity.

Disconnect

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This week I am with my family skiing in Colorado. I feel like we have grown closer through the quality time we are spending together. Many of us have an opportunity to take time away from work during the holidays. The question is, can you disconnect from work and focus on other aspects of your life?

I’ll make this week’s blog short and to the point. We all need balance in life. Disconnecting allows you to break up your daily routine. It not only makes life more exciting but allows an opportunity for self-reflection. It also provides health benefits. According to Web MD, taking vacations lowers your risk of heart disease, allows for a better outlook on life, and helps provide more motivation to reach your goals.…

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Posted by Joel Brookman in Disconnect, productivity, Vacation to Increase Productivity.

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