by Karl Andrew | Dec 9, 2025 | Blog, Captain's Log
In my Five Behaviors of a Team® workshops, many leaders and managers are surprised to find out that agreement is not a prerequisite for team commitment. But here’s the truth: Meeting someone’s individual preference isn’t necessary for their commitment. Group agreement...
by Karl Andrew | Dec 2, 2025 | Blog, Captain's Log
You know that saying “When you’re a hammer… all you see is a nail.” Or maybe you know the song: “If I had a hammer, I’d hammer in the morning, I’d hammer in the evening…all over this land.” We all can be hammers sometimes. Clinging to our default settings – refusing...
by Karl Andrew | Nov 25, 2025 | Blog, Captain's Log
Your time is valuable. And so is mine. There are probably a million little things that need your time and attention, like right now. That’s why there are few worse things than a truly terrible meeting (TTM’s for short!). TTM’s are unfortunately a ubiquitous part of...
by Karl Andrew | Nov 18, 2025 | Blog, Captain's Log
Ever feel like your team is stuck in this scene from the Spiderman multiverse? Everyone is pointing fingers and no one sure who’s actually in charge? The truth is, finger-pointing is often a symptom of unclear roles and responsibilities. And when no one knows who’s...
by Karl Andrew | Nov 11, 2025 | Blog, Captain's Log
In the past year alone, I’ve partnered with six different companies to improve employee experiences through coaching, training, and consulting. Time and time again, I have observed the same thing: Managers play a crucial role in employee safety, satisfaction and...
