Two Heads, One Goal

Cathie Leimbach • June 11, 2024

Collaboration is essential, but have you considered the magic that happens when you team up with just one other person? One-on-one collaboration goes beyond efficiency; it fosters deeper connections and unlocks a surprising amount of power in all kinds of relationships, from your spouse to your work colleagues.


Here's how focusing on one partner can create something truly special:

·       Enhanced Accountability: Working closely with someone fosters a sense of mutual responsibility. Each person feels invested in the success of the partnership, leading to greater motivation, commitment, and a shared sense of accomplishment.

·       Conflict Resolution: Disagreements arise in every relationship. One-on-one collaboration provides a safe space for open dialogue and active listening. By addressing issues directly and constructively, conflicts can be resolved efficiently, preserving the bond and preventing future resentment.

·       Empowerment and Growth: When you collaborate one-on-one, both individuals feel a sense of ownership. They are valued for their unique contributions and empowered to make decisions, take initiative, and pursue their goals. This supportive environment fosters personal and professional growth.

·       Quality Time and Connection: Collaboration isn't just about tasks. One-on-one sessions create space for quality time and deeper connection. Sharing personal stories, celebrating successes, and offering emotional support strengthens the relationship and creates lasting memories that go beyond the project at hand.



Remember, the strongest teams are often built on the foundation of strong one-on-one relationships. So next time you're looking to build something meaningful, consider the power of two.

The Power of Strategic Choice: Making Room for What Matters

By Cathie Leimbach • November 10, 2025
In most organizations, the instinct is to add —more goals, more projects, more meetings. But as Juliet Funt, founder of the Juliet Funt Group, teaches in her Strategic Choice process, real leadership strength lies in deciding what to stop doing . Strategic Choice is the intentional narrowing of priorities—cutting away the clutter so teams can focus on what truly drives results. It’s a disciplined act of letting go: saying no to good ideas so there’s room for the great ones. Funt’s approach challenges leaders to pause, think, and create the mental and operational space their people need to perform at their best. By removing unnecessary tasks and misplaced effort, leaders make room for precision, innovation, and real thinking time. This isn’t about doing less—it’s about doing what matters most. When businesses adopt this mindset, they replace overwhelm with clarity and regain control of their time, energy, and outcomes. For small to mid-sized companies, embracing Strategic Choice can transform busyness into focus—and that focus is where sustainable growth begins. Want a quick visual overview? View Strategic Choice: Making Room for What Matters to see how this process helps leaders focus on what truly drives results.

Unlock Your Team's Potential: Fix Dysfunction, Boost the Bottom Line!

By Cathie Leimbach • November 4, 2025
Hey team leaders! Ever wonder why some companies soar while others stumble? Patrick Lencioni's bestseller, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team , nails it: workplace dysfunctions such as no trust, fear of conflict, lack of commitment, avoiding accountability, and ignoring results lead to mediocre performance at best. But here's the good news—smart leadership development changes the game! Start with building trust . Train leaders to open up and be vulnerable. Teams bond, ideas flow, and costly mistakes drop. Next, embrace healthy conflict . Teach team leaders to make it safe for team members to share the pros and cons of current or new ways of doing things. This helps everyone understand different perspectives. Then, drive commitment . Leaders who clarify goals, ask everyone to share their level of buy-in, and address their concerns get everyone bought in. People focus on high value work and get more done. . Hold folks accountable through coaching. Leaders learn to give kind, direct feedback by praising good work and calmly providing more training as needed. Turnover plummets and the quality and quantity of work improves. Finally, focus on results . Be clear on expectations. Keep score by monitoring progress weekly or daily. Acknowledge team wins when the goals are met. Winning sports teams pay attention to these Five Behaviors of a Team. How would a World Series winner have been determined this week without trust among the players and coaches, openness to tough coaching, the whole team working together, players focusing on their specific positions, and getting players around the bases to get the top score? Every workplace can benefit from these team behaviors as well. Lencioni's research proves it: Companies who prepare their leaders to overcome these 5 common workplace dysfunctions, improve the culture and see huge financial gains. Invest in your leaders today. Your bottom line will thank you! Click here to learn more about the painful cost of team dysfunction.