You’re striving to be a good leader and you want to check in with your team. But, how can you do that without sounding awkward and pushy? Or, even worse, getting a superficial reply that doesn’t help your teammate at all. It’s easier than you think. Get started by trying this easy technique to check …
Seriously, Greg? Manure Mindset? That’s what you’re going with for this post? I know. I know. It’s not the most pleasing mental image. But, there’s some valuable wisdom in this livestock leadership lesson. And, honestly it seemed far more appropriate than other options I considered. So, stick with me to learn why a manure mindset …
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Being a better listener will help any leader be kinder and have more confidence. And, that’s what this blog is all about. Each week I do my best to share what I know to help you improve in areas that will help you serve others better. And, listening is one of those areas. So, in …
Would you like to know your teammates better? Have you ever been on a team, but felt like you had nothing in common with any of the other team members? Or, maybe you’ve worked with a group of people for a long time, but still feel completely disconnected with them as human beings? If you …
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Did you know “groupthink” is a real word? I didn’t until today. Well, it’s a word that someone made up. Which is true of all words I suppose… Irregardless (which may or may not be a word), let’s talk about two beliefs that will help you and your team avoid groupthink and the dangers that …
If you’re on a team with people you respect and have a leader you admire, you may find agreement comes easy. Quick consensus may seem positive, but to make your good team even better, I suggest you do something different. Try these 3 powerful ways to disagree even when you actually agree. Consensus without conflict …
Did you do a double-take when you read the title, “How To Keep Your Team From Being Just Like You?” Aren’t leaders supposed to show those who follow them how things should be done? Don’t we want the people who admire the leadership skills we work so hard to perfect to do what we do? …
We all know there is danger involved with being a respected leader. We admire people who lead their teams the right way and deliver results. But sadly others strongly oppose them. The resistance to leaders with high morals and integrity is often fueled by bad motives. Envy. Greed. Jealousy. The list of reasons good leaders …
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In my last post, Why “Do You Need Any Help?” May Not Really Help, I explained how this simple question can be interpreted (or misinterpreted) in ways that don’t actually help the person you’re trying to support. No leader wants their teammates to be hindered instead of supported when they offer assistance. This is especially …
“Do you need any help?” I’m sure you’ve been asked this question more times than you can remember. And, you’ve probably asked it hundreds of times too. It seems like a useful question. But in some cases, asking “Do you need any help?” may not really help at all. In fact, instead of helping your …