As a leader, you are asked many questions. But are they the right type of questions? A well-functioning team should feel comfortable in raising questions. Clarification questions about projects and priorities are needed to move you closer toward achieving your… Read More »Are You Leading by Directing or Empowering?
Most likely, you were promoted to your leadership position because of your problem-solving skills. You’re rocking it when it comes to analyzing a problem and overcoming obstacles to get the job done. But those skills are not enough to really… Read More »Your Problem-Solving Skills Are Not Enough as a Leader
Leadership is thought of as the art and science of getting the best out of someone else. However, how can you lead someone you don’t know? Leadership must start with building relationships with deeper connections. Take a moment and think… Read More »What Brings Out the Best in Your Team to Achieve Your Organization’s Mission?
As a leader, do you notice how your team communicates with you? Or others around them? Do they feel confident enough to come to you with questions? If they are not, there could be a low-level of trust within the… Read More »Fostering High Levels of Trust for a High-Performing Team
Do you know what the number one skill needed in our workforce today is? Communication. As a leader, you most likely feel comfortable in telling your people what it is they need to do. However, I’d like to challenge you… Read More »Inspiring High Productivity in Your Team
Are you frustrated by your team’s lack of motivation? Do their momentum and enthusiasm fall short of your expectations? Generate a new momentum in your team. Start with interaction. Interaction generates action. In our new world of hybrid remote and… Read More »How to Motivate Your Team into Action
As in the corporate world, you need to think about your team and where their talents lie. How can you develop them? Your business should not be sidelined because of the lack of depth on your “bench.”
The law of the niche says that each team member should be placed where they add the most value to the business. This is based on their skill set, their own past experiences, and natural gifts and talents.
As you enter the new year, start by jump starting your team’s momentum. How do you do that? First, make a connection with your team.
Could it be, that as you reflect on this past year, you are the reason your organization isn’t reaching its full potential? In order to attract the top team that will help you accomplish your organizational goals and get bigger and better, it’s up to us, as leaders, to continue to grow and function at the top of our game.