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trU Tips 9: There is no ‘I’ in team – When and why this is wrong

trU Tips #9 – A monthly publication by The trU Group. This topic is exploring when and why the notion of “There is no ‘I’ in team” is wrong. When bringing together highly driven and successful people, there has to be an I or it will not work. This is especially true for entrepreneurial organizations and certain industries like financial services. This includes some expert advice around how to form a team with these experts.

I like this . . . .(DO NOT) Check Your Personal Baggage at the Door

I like the reminder from this post about how important it is to have people bring their whole self to work. While one might look at this post and conclude that it provides a reason not to perform the job - I would offer a challenge to look at this another way. It...

TrustBUSTER™ #3 – Slow to extend trust to others (and Why onboarding matters)

TrustBUSTER #3 – Slow to extend trust to others. Understand what this behavior is, what are the implications of doing this as a leader, and what organizations can do through onboarding and leadership development to make this behavior go away.

TrustBUSTER #2 – Unwilling to admit mistakes or apologize

TrustBUSTER #2 – Unwilling to admit mistakes or apologize. Exploring what it is and how leadership can make this go away.

TrustBUSTER™ #1 – Talking behind the backs of teammates

A few thoughts on TrustBUSTER #1 – Talks negatively about teammates behind their backs.

I’m OK, You’re Not – It’s All About EGO (via How We Lead)

It is hard for me to comment too much on this because Ken Blanchard has a way with words that makes me want to get out of the way and let you read. One thing I would say is that this is probably the one topic that makes the case for having executive coaches - because...

TrustBUSTERs – Any of these sound familiar?

Trust is fragile -so knowing the common TrustBUSTing activities is critical to building and preserving trust. Here is a list of the top 10. Do you have any to add?

Emails in CAPS – Here is how NOT to send them

Emotionally charged emails are a reality, but they are dangerous. They are especially dangerous for leaders to use as a way of ‘correcting’ bad behavior. They may get the change, but at the price of lowering TRUST, which is priceless in terms of culture.

Looking to Have an Engaged Workforce? . . . Don’t Forget the Turkey

A quick story to remind leaders not to lose track of the little things that connect people to your organization.

Great Followership is a Choice – Why It Matters . . .

We are a society that often looks for others to help us out. As employees, teammembers, and leaders we often lose sight of our role in making things better or doing the right thing. Making the most out of today, our jobs, or our relationships is largely dependent on us making that choice. Sometimes we just need a little reminder.

Startup – 4 Critical Things You Need From The Team You Build

Business plans ask for some clarity on the team that will be needed (advisers/directors, partners, employees) that will be needed to start and manage the company. One way to look at the hiring is to really ask what the owner(s) will need. Here are four critical needs that any new company/owner needs to fill with the team they select.

Joy: Why It Should Matter to the CEO

We can learn by watching others. There is a tribe in Mexico called the Tarahumara, and to watch them run is watching joy in motion. At the surface, the book Born to Run is about running. But there is a more important message in the story. It is a message about how much more we are capable of when we love what we are doing. When we bring joy to work. Just a quick post to remind us of that.

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