blog | Patricia Hatley - Leadership Author, Speaker, Trainer

What is a High-Functioning Team? A Group of People who are Equally Interdependent on One Another For Success…

In a team, every member is equally important as all other team members. No team member is more important than anyone else on the team. Team members are accountable to self and to one another. For a team to be a "high-functioning" team, every team member must...

Let People Know You Value Them: Demonstrate Appreciation…

All people need to know they are respected for their individual uniqueness, to know they have purpose--that they are valued. Both tier to trust. All people need to trust and be trusted. Meet human needs of respect, purpose and trust to tap into intrinsic motivation....

Just Because You Speak, in Any Venue, Does Not Mean You Have Communicated…

Communications is a circle. Just because you speak via voice or digitally, does not mean you have communicated. You communicate only when you speak (including digitally), the recipient(s) hear, comprehend and respond. #leadership #leadershipcoach #SHRM...

Trust is Linked to High Performing Teams & Culture

A high functioning team depends on your ability to develop AND sustain relationships and trust. When you are constantly replacing team members due to high employee churn, and trying to integrate new people into the team, it is difficult to sustain trust. People tend...

True Diversity Today Requires…

True diversity today requires that we value & respect ALL people for their individual uniqueness. Get to know people and develop relationships to nurture trust. Every individual is unique, a culture of one. To place any group of people in a box and expect everyone...

What is the link between Empowerment and Collaboration?

What is the link between Empowerment and Collaboration? What is collaboration? A collaborative culture will not occur unless people are empowered. Empowerment does not occur unless people trust, feel safe to speak their minds, and be the unique individuals they are. ...

The Link Between Diversity and Inclusion to Empowerment

The Link Between Diversity and Inclusion to Empowerment What does Diversity and Inclusion look like now? Drilling it to the highest level! We are each unique. Why is Diversity and Inclusion crucial to success today? This is the sixth blog in a series of blogs on...

How Do “Asking” and “Listening” Impact Empowerment? Employee Engagement and Retention?

How Do “Asking” and “Listening” Impact Empowerment? Employee Engagement and Retention? How are “asking people for their thoughts” and “listening to understand” linked to empowering people and employee engagement? How is it linked to employee retention? There is a...

Motivational Factors of Empowerment

Motivational Factors of Empowerment What motivational methods are necessary for people to feel empowered? How does empowerment impact motivation? Why do “carrots and sticks,” or “things” not work to motivate people? The most powerful human motivator costs nothing....