It’s no surprise that leaders come to HAVEN looking for answers to the riddle of great leadership. Many tell us that the methods they employed before no longer work. Some are frustrated by the conflicting feedback they receive from others about their behavior. And a few, who are at the end of their rope, will …
We aren’t all mathematicians, but there is one equation we should all know. Satisfaction = performance – expectations In any given situation, your satisfaction is derived from the performance (yours or others) against your expectations. Simple enough but the power of this equation is in its application. Meaning . . . If you take on …
When we facilitate leadership development programs, no HAVEN workshop is as popular as our Navigating Difficult Conversations workshops. So, we wanted to alert you to a recent HBR article, “Managing a Polarized Workforce,” that beautifully dovetails with our methodology and offers tips and consideration of context that are so essential when welcoming diverse perspectives. Our favorite part? The “triangle” …
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Most of the time, we assume that language only helps us to relay our conclusions, thoughts, or feelings. But what if we told you that our language can also make meaning for us rather than act as mere antecedents to our thoughts and feelings? It’s true. Our language directly impacts our experience of the world—see …
You’ve heard us say it before: stronger relationships = stronger results. But in the maelstrom of today, it’s not easy to focus on our work relationships in our limited time together. Specifically, it’s hard to know what more can be said given that many remain frazzled, fatigued, and frustrated—and for good reason. For anyone feeling …
Whether you experiencing the “great resignation“, the “great awkward“, or the “great breakup” the workplace is definitely being shaken up. The norms, the power dynamics, even in our communications, are all shifting. And to many, it’s unsettling. As a manager, what can you do to meet the challenge? 1. Listen. Ask people how they are …
What started as a simple idea to advise clients regarding their people strategies and operations has evolved into a top-tier leadership development firm focused on igniting exceptional performance in teams. And we’re only getting started. Today, HAVEN has 4 lines of business. Individual coaching: Our master coaches help leaders clarify direction, develop capabilities, and achieve …
As many of you know, we’ve taught hundreds of workshops on Leading through Change. Yet recently we’ve noticed an increase in tension among you with comments like: “uncertainty is depressing,” “everyone is very anxious,” and “how am I supposed to motivate others when I don’t even know how long the company will be around?” We …
Many of us were told that envy is an ugly feeling that should be pushed down when it surfaces. Likewise, we commonly associate feelings of jealously with negative desires of greed, lust, and power. But maybe, just maybe, we should take another look. Lori Gottlieb popularized this idea of following your envy to understand what …
Each one tells me what the other has done wrong. Each thinks their behavior is justified, and each wants me to get involved. But come on, they are adults! So, I told them both to figure it out without me. And soon. The last role any of us wants to take on at work is …
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