by Karl Andrew | Oct 21, 2025 | Blog, Captain's Log
Probably every manager can identify with the phrase – “Hey! Don’t shoot the messenger!” It can be so difficult to help your team navigate change. Most especially unwanted change. But helping your team through a difficult moment of change can be one of the most...
by Karl Andrew | Oct 14, 2025 | Blog, Captain's Log
Many leaders and managers are suffering under the illusion that they are the only ones who can really get the job done. In my coaching 1-on-1’s, I often hear from managers who really feel like they can’t trust the people they’ve hired to do the work. “When I give work...
by Karl Andrew | Oct 7, 2025 | Blog, Captain's Log
In my DiSCovering DiSC® workshop – nearly every skit (or panel discussion) created by various DiSC® styles includes a comic send up of BAD MEETINGS. D’s skewer the dreaded icebreaker that has NO relevance to work tasks or results. ⚡️ S’s embody the frustration of...
by Karl Andrew | Sep 30, 2025 | Blog, Captain's Log
Discover how the four DiSC behavioral styles shape communication, decision making, and teamwork. A simple, research backed framework that helps people understand themselves and collaborate more effectively at work. The DiSC model describes four observable behavioral...
by Karl Andrew | Sep 23, 2025 | Blog, Captain's Log
Trust is the foundation that makes every other aspect of teamwork possible. When trust is low, teams stall. People hesitate to ask for help, avoid hard conversations, or second-guess decisions. But when trust is present? People speak up. Disagree. Pitch in. Move fast....