Part 1 of 6 This short series provides a summary understanding of Patrick Lencioni’s The Five Dysfunctions of a Team.  The intent here is to provide an overview of what is a key guide to successful team building and leading. Patrick Lencioni of the Table Group has uncanny insight into the leadership world and his insights are backed up by solid research and demonstrated methods.  His books provide a clear and simplified view of what

During the 2000, Super Bowl, Budweiser produced a commercial featuring rugged cowboys herding cats.  It was a hilarious look at the tough-man image contrasted with cute and dainty cats.  The funny point was the old joke about how futile it is to herd cats.  For those of us who have had the privilege of leading volunteers, it might be a pretty valid comparison; leading volunteers and herding cats seems to have about the same likelihood

For those of us that grew up in the 80’s we remember some fine television programming.  The spectrum ran from groundbreaking shows like Hill Street Blues, and the always wonderful M*A*S*H, to shows like Manimal and Misfits of Science.  I bet you’ve never even heard of the last two.  One popular show depicting high school life was Square Pegs, and it really was just about what you’d think; kids that struggled to fit in with