by Florin Lungu | Feb 25, 2025 | Bridging Leadership Gaps, Leading for Performance, Team Dynamics & Culture, Trust
It’s Monday morning. The air in the conference room is heavy. The team sits around the table, eyes darting, shoulders tense. The last project didn’t hit its targets. Silence stretches. Then, the excuses begin. “We didn’t get the right data on time.” “Marketing dropped...
by Florin Lungu | Feb 3, 2025 | Communication, Team Dynamics & Culture, Teamwork & Collaboration
Remote work has become the norm, but when your team is spread across borders, collaboration takes on a new layer of complexity. Time zones, cultural differences, and varying expectations about communication can create friction – or they can be opportunities for...
by Florin Lungu | Nov 28, 2024 | Leadership, Team Dynamics & Culture, Trust
I recently worked with a leader who had just stepped into a challenging new role. Let’s call him John. John was excited. He had inherited a high-performing engineering team tasked with delivering a critical product launch. But the honeymoon phase didn’t last long....
by Florin Lungu | Nov 20, 2024 | Coaching & Mentoring, Team Dynamics & Culture
I remember coaching a team leader who was struggling to get results from one of his engineers. Let’s call him Marcus. Marcus led a small, high-performing team in a fast-paced tech startup, but one team member wasn’t pulling his weight. Let’s call him...
by Florin Lungu | Nov 11, 2024 | Leadership Strategies, Team Dynamics & Culture, Trust
Picture this: You’re leading a critical project during a major organizational shift. Deadlines are moving targets, new priorities emerge daily, and your inbox is overflowing with “urgent” updates. You’re pushing hard, expecting your team to do the same. But instead of...
by Florin Lungu | Nov 5, 2024 | Leadership, Leadership Development, Team Dynamics & Culture, Trust
Stepping into a leadership role in a multicultural team is like walking into a bustling market square. Imagine the blend of aromas from a dozen different food stalls, each representing a different culture and tradition. The colors are vibrant, the sounds diverse—a...
