A quiet meeting isnāt always a sign of a healthy team. Sometimes everyone genuinely agrees. And sometimesā¦ people have simply decided itās easier not to speak up. After leading our Healthy and Cohesive Teams session with a team here in Sydneyās CBD, I wanted to share a question we explored: Where is the appropriate [...]
A deeper follow-up on our CRITICAL Workplace Conversations work with The Junction Works In the previous post, I explored what happens when a workplace looks polite on the surface, but important issues remain unspoken underneath. That is a reality many teams know well. People want to preserve rapport, stay professional, or avoid unnecessary tension, [...]
In many workplaces, the biggest issues are not always the loudest ones. They are often found in the tension nobody names. In the uncomfortable silence after a comment in a meeting. In the polite smile that covers frustration. In the team member who keeps saying, āNo worries,ā while quietly carrying more than they should. [...]
Thereās something special about watching people step up to the mic and find their voice.This week, I had the privilege of spending time with the energetic team at The Alternative Dairy Co. (part of Sanitarium) to help them do just thatāgrow their confidence as event emcees. From Competition Floor to Training Room Before we [...]
Every leader knows communication is important, but few stop to consider the full impact it has on a teamās culture, cohesion, and performance. Communication is more than words exchangedāitās the bridge between trust, the reality of tension, and the possibility of transformation. Trust is the starting point. Without it, people hesitate to share ideas, [...]
What are the biggest barriers to building rapport in your workplace? š¤ Creating rapport isn't just about being friendly; it's about establishing genuine trust, authentic connections, and meaningful communication. Yet, many teams struggle with this essential aspect of workplace dynamics. In the video below, I asked this very question to a group of leaders [...]
