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 …
Would you like to have more power to lead the meetings you’re in? To take them from inefficient and frustrating to focused and engaging without being the meeting leader? There’s one simple thing you can do to make this happen. But, here’s the bad news. You probably aren’t going to like it. At least not …
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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 …
If you’re an experienced leader, you may disagree with my statement that accountability is hard. You may believe accountability is actually simple. Just do these three things. Set the right goals. Establish metrics to track progress toward those goals. Regularly review progress and results with the team. What’s so hard about that? I suppose you’re …
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“What Does It Mean To Be Kind?” by Rana DiOrio is written for kids but it is packed with wisdom for leaders who want to lead with kindness and confidence.
You don’t have to be perfect to be an ideal team player. Learn how sharing what you know can benefit you and your teammates.
Skillful Politicians, team members who are Hungry and Smart but not Humble are dangerous. Learn how to avoid the temptations of this type of teammate.
Through the story of five words heard throughout a long career, learn five actions that will make you a more valuable teammate.
Can I be humble and successful on a team? The answer is yes! Learn to understand and embrace humility as a teammate and experience success.