Lori Gradinger

Background

About Lori Gradinger

I love people and I am fascinated by human behavior. In my 30+ years leading people & programs, I have searched to understand human interaction and get to the core of what makes for dynamic, constructive working relationships. I have learned to see the patterns in how people behave, especially in difficult situations. I can often assess who will and will not be able to open their minds to new ideas or take feedback and use it for constructive change. This is critical when an accurate and timely assessment is needed to build a strong team, move new initiatives forward or maximize the creative potential of your workforce. Precious time and energy is often wasted trying to make sense of destructive behaviors or allowing one person to change the dynamic of a team, to the detriment of the whole group. I only know this because I have made all the mistakes I would like to help you avoid. When I work with people, they:** learn to speak up in meetings where they have previously been silent ** increase their ability to listen and really understand what others are saying ** build relationships where, previously, there was only judgment or intimidation ** learn to give difficult feedback in a kind, firm and clear way ** lead teams through difficult situations with energy, perspective and courage ** learn to be vulnerable in ways that gain respect and build trust with their team ** become more efficient at seeing behavior for what it is rather than trying to make excuses for it and have expectations that will never be met ** see problems, errors, mistakes in systemic terms first, then look for individuals who might also hold some responsibility ** see everything that happens in the workplace as an opportunity for learning So many communication, relationship and performance successes can be achieved when there is the right combination of will and skill. Let's do this.