I’m sure you spend a lot of time writing emails. Everyone does it seems. Why not make every email you send more polite and effective? And, if polite doesn’t seem important when it comes to writing emails, let me tell you a story that I hope changes your mind. Mark’s story This is a true …
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. …
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 …
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 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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Sometimes being a kind and confident leader is simple. To prove my point, I’m going to show you how you can do that with just a smile and a nod. Oh yeah, and a click of your mouse. Let’s start with a short quiz. 4 questions to see if you’re ready Please take a few …
Jonathan Raymond describes his creation, The Accountability Dial, as a tool. Whether I’m working in the garage, cooking in the kitchen, or leading a team, I like to have the right tools. If you feel the same way, you’ll want to invest 30 minutes of your precious time to watch this video (which is also …
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