Are there creators you admire who create work you enjoy and appreciate? Do you encourage those creators by giving them feedback? The answer for me is “Not as often as I would like”. If that’s the way you feel too, I’d like to help. In this post, I share some easy things I do regularly …
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Our teams are filled with talented people. And they are continually creating. To lead them well, we must build our a creator appreciation mindset. It’s easy to get started with these five simple steps. Wait! Are about to stop reading because you think you don’t work with creative types? I don’t mean to be argumentative, …
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If you’re like many leaders, emotions and leadership may not be a comfortable combination. Even the word “emotions” may make you squirm a bit. Talking about how to deal with the feelings of your teammates might make you… well, you can’t even think of the word to use to describe how it makes you feel. …
If you’re a leader, you know one of your main jobs is to help your team be strong, especially when things aren’t going well. But, this can seem like a daunting task. I know how it feels to have a team that has lost confidence and is a bit shaken. It’s hard to know where …
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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 …