Category Archive: Solution Saturday

Solution Saturday: Feeling Unrecognized

This note arrived this morning. “I have achieved a lot over the years. Why hasn’t anyone recognized me?” Lack of recognition and appreciation runs rampant in many organizations. The only time you’re noticed is… Continue reading

Solution Saturday: 7 Ways to Deal with Us/Them

Dear Dan, How do you help the people out in the field feel and believe they are part of the “Team?” Currently the tech people feel not as important as those who work in… Continue reading

Solution Saturday: Afraid to Leap

Dear Dan, How can I overcome my fear of taking on new challenges and developing new skills. I have an opportunity to lead a team but I’m afraid to take the leap. I’d really… Continue reading

Solution Saturday: A Job But Needs Authority

  Dear Dan, I am charged with bringing three independently running programs under one umbrella. Each program coordinator must adapt their program and practices to the others. Unfortunately the Director did not consult with… Continue reading

Solution Saturday: The Question I Should Hear

“How can I deal with a bad boss?” The question usually suggests a desire to changing them. I wish more people asked, “How can I connect with the boss?” (Regardless of whether they are… Continue reading

Solution Saturday – 10 Ways to Build Vulnerability into Culture

Faking drains, but vulnerability ignites. I often encouraged audiences to embrace the power of vulnerability. During the Q&A at a recent presentation one participant asked how to build vulnerability into his organization. The five functions… Continue reading