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The Remote Workplace Paradox: Efficient Meetings ≠ Effectiveness

by msynk | Dec 22, 2020 | Effectivness, Meetings, Rock & Sand, Uncategorized

Don’t fall into the trap of thinking efficient meetings lead to effective team performance.  It’s never really worked that way.  And in the remote workforce environment we find ourselves facing, it it doesn’t work even more. When I say this,...

Really. Have an “Inefficient” Daily Huddle or a Second One. I Mean It. Really.

by msynk | May 12, 2020 | Leadership, Listening, Meetings, Organizational Health

I’ve been saying it for years, maybe twenty.  Have a quick, stand-up, daily huddle. Everyday.  It will increase awareness between teammates.  What’s your “Main Thing” to get done today?  What are you “Stuck” on?  Any...

How To Win the Day & Your Daily Huddle

by msynk | Jun 21, 2019 | Collaboration, Execution, Gravitas Impact, Listening, Management, Meetings, Uncategorized

The daily huddle is an event that we talk about when following the Four Decisions Model™. It’s something we should all be doing. My normal advice for the daily stand-up huddle is for everyone to briefly report the “main thing” that they need to...

How To Infuse Frontline Feedback Into Your Annual Planning

by msynk | Sep 21, 2018 | Gravitas Impact, Listening, Management, Meetings, Planning, Uncategorized

It’s that time of year. Yes, we’re at the annual planning season.How will you be making sure you get frontline feedback or input in your upcoming annual planning process? Although strategy is usually created at the top of the organization, it’s...

5 Reasons Why “Getting It Right” Beats “Being Right”

by msynk | Apr 16, 2018 | Communication, Excellence, Growth, Meetings, Uncategorized

My two previous posts have discussed discovering whether you are focused on “getting it right” or “being right” and how to shift your focus for growth. Now, we’ll look at the reasons for “why” you should make this change. Why...

Adopt a Meaningful Meeting Mindset

by msynk | Jul 6, 2016 | Leadership, Meetings, Planning, Priorities

We’ve all been in horrible meetings at work, so much so that I’m starting an “Adopt a Meaningful Meeting Mindset” campaign. Okay, as a Gazelles International Coach and a Master of the Rockefeller Habits, all of you know I’ve been waging...
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