The TLS Blog

The TLS blog is where you can find strategies to navigate through the ever-changing and complex challenges you face as a leader. We aim to inspire you and welcome your thoughts on the topics and ideas that we present in the blog.

Pain/Gain Model for Decision-Making

Last week we talked about Team Decision Making. This week, we're focusing on decisions that we make individually. We offer an approach that takes the typical 'pros/cons' perspective just a bit deeper. Faced with a difficult decision? Join us to READ MORE
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Team Decision Making

How does your team make decisions? Is it an area of strength, or do you sometimes struggle? Join us this week as we offer suggestions on how to make decisions as a team. Let us know your thoughts!!READ MORE
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Team ‘Mini-Retreats’

It's been 'retreat season' here at TLS, and we've facilitated multiple retreats over the past couple of months. But what if you aren't in a position to actually have a retreat at this moment? Listen today for some ideas on READ MORE
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Team EI: Relationship Building (Part Three)

As we close the conversation on Team Emotional Intelligence, part three focuses on how we build effective and meaningful relationships within the team AND outside of the team. Join us as we offer ideas for solidifying strong working relationships within READ MORE
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Team EI: Emotional Regulation (Part Two)

Continuing our conversation about Team Emotional Intelligence, part two of this series focuses on how we regulate the team's emotions. Listen as Alicia and Stacie share specific strategies that can be helfpul in bringing healthy reactions to change and relying READ MORE
Team EI: Emotional Awareness (Part One)

Team EI: Emotional Awareness (Part One)

Over the years, many of us have explored the idea of Emotional Intelligence - learning what it says about our ability to notice and regulate our own emotions. But what if we consider team EI? Join us in as we READ MORE
Multigenerational Competency Leading a Multigenerational Team

Multigenerational Competency

"Those younger workers just don't work as hard as I did at their age." "Those older workers are not open to technological change, even when it would be best for our organization." The topic of Multigenerational Competency (or, How can READ MORE
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Multi-Generational Competency

If you are in today's workforce, it's likely you work with people of various ages. This week we are focusing on how we can bring 'multi-generational competency' to the way teams work together. If this is a topic that resonates READ MORE
Creating an intentional culture

Creating an Intentional Culture

Organizational and/or Team Culture exists with or without leaders focusing on it. So just think how great it could be if we are intentional in how it's created!?! Join us as we talk about this idea, and one way to READ MORE
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Intentional Appreciation Matters

We all know the power of a well-timed 'thank you'. Listen to this week's video to hear how one Executive Director used the power of gratitude to try and address some of the stress and anxiety her staff was experiencing. READ MORE
Holding Staff Accountable

Holding Staff Accountable

Holding staff accountable can be one of the most challenging aspects of leadership. Join us today as we explore WHY it's so challenging, and what can be done about it!READ MORE
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Simple Boundary Setting

You want to support your team in really meaningful ways. You also want to find time to get other essential things done. What do you do when those two seem at odds? Listen to hear a simple tip about boundary READ MORE