Author: Eric Douglas Blog

High-Performing Teams

One of the distinctions between good leaders and so-so leaders is the way in which they build effective teams.

The Role of Conversation

Change happens because people talk. Conversation is the work that people must do to change. The problem is, most leaders forget that their role is to create forums where people can talk about their work, ask what could be improved, and listen to their suggestions.

The Importance of Talk

People often ask me what the secret is to high-performing organizations. I surprise them by saying: “Talk.” As consultants, one of the first things we look for is the level of talk, the quality of talk, and who’s doing the talking.

Communication Styles in the Workplace – 10 Infographics

Here are 10 Straight Talk communication styles images drawn from our blog posts.

10 Questions to Sharpen Your Strategic Thinking

Here are 10 questions that can be used to help develop a strategic plan.

Elevating Your Game

I had the pleasure of watching Stephen Curry warm up before a recent game between the Golden State Warriors and the Boston Celtics. For those of you who don’t know, Stephen Curry is the star point guard for the Warriors, the two-time MVP, and one of the most prolific scorers in NBA history. I was …

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Getting the Fundamentals Right

We’ve been working with a new client, the executive director of a non-profit organization. He asked our consulting team to help him build the culture within his organization.

Creative Displacement

During the holidays, our family came to visit us in California. To make room for our four children and five grandchildren, my wife and I rented an RV, parked it on the street, and made it our quarters for a week. The beds were cramped and hard, we didn’t sleep well, and we had none …

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Developing Core Values

Core values should capture what’s essential to the long-term, sustainable success of your company or organization. Defining your company’s core values means taking the time to engage in a deep exploration of what truly is essential to its success.

Becoming an Agent of Change

One of my favorite axioms of leadership is this: “Assuming responsibility means making a choice.” In other words, you can’t tell people to do something and expect them to assume responsibility for it. You need to pose a series of questions to truly get people to assume responsibility.