Mease-Buxton Associates, LLC

08/06/2020

This is an excellent article on strengths and how overuse of a strength can be harmful rather than helpful to ourselves and others.

07/12/2018

This coaching tool can be used with team members to increase their ownership and engagement. It is called the Successful Six. It presumes a collaborative approach where the manager's desire is to develop team members as well as stay informed of progress. Strong listening and assertion skills are necessary for the process to be effective.

The Successful Six

Everyone wants to perform meaningful work and to be successful in their roles. Leaders can help their teams succeed when they encourage transparent and candid communication in all directions. In times of change, such as onboarding new team members or adopting a new process or procedures, more frequent communication is necessary. Using a coaching approach, managers can ask the following six questions when working with team members to insure alignment and greater success:

1) What are your goals?
2) What are your priorities?
3) What do you need from me to succeed in your role?
4) How will you know when you’ve been successful?
5) How will you keep me apprised of your progress?
6) How will you let me know when you have challenges that will impact quality, milestones, deadlines, etc?

02/02/2018

This article by Marilee Adams highlights the importance of asking questions to increase understanding rather than making assumptions or proceeding in our "judger mindset." I use Marilee's Choice Map in my coaching and clients find it very helpful.

03/23/2017

"We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them." - Albert Einstein quotes from BrainyQuote.com

03/20/2015

Sandra Cauffman is an amazing woman. I was honored that she asked me to assist her in writing her TEDx talk to be delivered in Costa Rica. Below is NASA's adapted version in which she is the narrator. Listen to her 12 minute presentation and prepare to be inspired.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNq6txEEQQI

On October 23, 2014 Sandra Cauffman was invited to talk at the TEDx PuraVidaJoven at the National Auditorium in San Jose, Costa Rica, where she was born. Her...

08/23/2014

I just returned from Chicago where I facilitated a class on Advanced Leadership Communication Strategies. Several of the participants had a great sense of humor. We learned and laughed for 3 days. I was reminded how effective leaders can be, when they share their humor.

07/10/2014

07/10/2014

We need to stop taking sides in the gender debate if we want to work together equally.

08/13/2012

In a recent production of "Newsies" a young boy remarked, "The boss doesn't have all of the answers." "He just needs to have the brains to recognize a good idea when he hears one."
If you're a superviser, when was the last time you asked for suggestions or new ideas? Often, an employee is waiting for the right time to speak with you. The time is "right" now.