What Do You Love? The Answer May Surprise You
When I was little, I wanted to be a pediatrician and a model. I'm not sure when I stopped wanting to be a pediatrician, but one day around age 12, I realized that I probably wouldn't get much taller than 5’2”. I figured I’d let Naomi Campbell lead in that space. One...
What is Project Coaching?
I’ve had a personal trainer a couple times in my life. I hired the trainer because: I want additional help in holding myself accountable to specific goals. I’m not an expert in physical training and want to leverage the expertise of someone who is. I want to go...
Taking 2021 Projects Successfully into 2022
I'm not one to rush my life along. I want to savor each day and smell all the roses. But I’ll be the first to admit… I am truly looking forward to a fresh start in 2022. Yes, I know the things we are currently dealing with won’t just suddenly disappear - the pandemic,...
Do You Have The Right Team?
Oftentimes we are assigned a team; but sometimes, we are blessed enough to draft our own team. Regardless, we've all asked ourselves: “Do I have the right team?” Or the question I think we’re really asking is: “Am I on a winning team?” I like to believe that I can...
Is Your Team Properly Trained?
It's football season, and I'm watching a couple of my favorite teams have rough seasons. It happens. As individuals, the teams all have a number of standouts -- players who bring exceptional skills and strengths to the team. However, when they come together to play,...
Metrics for Evaluating Your Team’s Success
Sometimes it's easy to keep score on whether a team is successful or not. Did they win the contest? Yes or no. But sometimes, the team is working on a long-term project that doesn't complete for months and months, which means there aren't any wins and losses to...
Do You Have The Right Partners?
"No man is an island, entire of itself..." John Donne No man is an island, and neither is a business. It doesn't matter if the business is a large corporation, a small business, or led by a solo-preneur. Everyone and every entity needs relationships and partnerships...
Nina Bradley, Lean Consultant
United States Navy veteran, Nina Bradley, possesses a cumulative 15 years of experience within a variety of roles , possesses a keen sense of organization, strong analytical skills and superior customer service. Specializing in Healthcare Technology and Process...
Building Team Connections in 2022
It's fair to think that work is work... because it is. But, I also think that work is about fellowship. I think that work is about relationships. And I think work can be fun. Being connected as a team - human to human - makes work feel more fulfilling. You would think...