The Creativity / Movement Correlation

The Creativity / Movement Correlation

Have you ever noticed that moving your body helped you be more creative? You feel stuck on a project, then go for a walk and finally have that breakthrough idea. A-ha! Turns out, a recent study shows there is a link between being active and creative. According to...
Equalizing Voices

Equalizing Voices

In an ideal world, everyone would feel valued and confident sharing their thoughts in a group setting. All kinds of dynamics can pose a challenge for openness and collaboration. Workplaces with a lot of hierarchy or with teams that work in silos may find it difficult...
Stop the Meeting Madness

Stop the Meeting Madness

One of the unexpected delights of starting my own business was how my relationships with meetings changed. Some of this resulted from no longer needing internal meetings. What once would have required a team discussion was now simply a decision to be made. And I also...
Strategic Plotting

Strategic Plotting

June turns over to July soon, and with that, half of 2017 is a wrap. This midpoint is a good time to check in on strategic plans, goals, or intentions set for the year. There’s still reasonably enough time to reset, or to set a stretch goal if things are moving along...
Recipe for Collaboration

Recipe for Collaboration

When it comes to collaborative sessions, a little planning goes a long way. Choosing an activity that matches the purpose of your session leads to better productivity and outcomes, and often means more fun for participants too. One of my favorite things to do is...