Why me? The answer really is around what we should be asking ourselves instead. So often we're looking to use that introspection tool, and what comes up is there's these why questions, like why is this happening to me? The problem with those why questions is that they tend to lead to judgment. Instead ask what questions.

Leadership has to be intentional and well thought out but in a remote setting this is even more relevant. Today we tackle three areas where leaders of remote teams need to focus their energy.

Today we delve into the topic of toxic work culture and how it is often dismissed as managing up which only serves to put the pressure on the employees to solve the problem.

Kyle is back with us this week to answer the second part of the question about creating a better work culture. This second idea is difficult for many of us and a place where we can do more work. Acceptance. Acceptance is how we enable ourselves to let go. To understand that we have no control over the outcomes for anything.

How do I create a better work culture? This is a two part answer and today Kyle explores how compassion plays a major role in work culture. If we really want people to experience joy and to flourish in the workplace, which is gonna create a more productive, healthy environment for everyone, we have to be able to see people compassionately, treat people compassionately, and that starts with self-compassion.

How is your message being received? How do you know what the results are when you send out messages or have a conversation? Feedback is key and in this episode we share a technique you can use to test the waters with your messaging. Hint - it is about practice.

Question: We constantly have directives that are confusing or misleading. How can we change this? And once again we use a recent real-life example of an organization that gave unclear directives that have considerable impact. How can you ensure that your message is clear and has it intended consequences? Feedback of course.

Today we have a real life example (as if there aren't unfortunately a lot) of what not to do when you are a leader. True leaders take the punches when they come and share the accolades. What happens when your organization enters into a crisis? How do you handle it? As leaders we need to lead from the front and set the tone for the organization.

Did you know that we would like to have contributors to our Wednesday Wisdom series? If you want to answer a question that people ask you or provide thoughts on a topic around leadership, teamwork and collaboration or ways of working, we want to hear from you. Today we have new contributor Mike Cantrell talking with us about how to move as quickly as possible through the Storming stage with a new team.

What are the good and bad characteristics about start-up culture? As an established business should you be embracing this mindset? What are we really saying when we say start-up culture? Today's episode delves into this and is bound to open up more questions.