Trust and Truth. The two things I believe leaders need to be building and leveraging every day. Now it is supported by research and tied to behaviors every people-centered leader should be focused on practicing. Here is a free study guide for a group of leaders to use to read the article and translate it into action. My core value is Learning + Doing = Growth. This is a gift for you that I guarantee will have an impact on your effectiveness as a leader.
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The Ultimate Team-Building Tool + 3 Tips for Using it
Looking for an icebreaker at your next team meeting or summer employee get-together? Here is the only icebreaker I use, because committed people-centered leaders can take it back to the workplace to help build healthy relationships.
Hidden leadership secret? Showing Up
Do you show up for the significant people in your life? As a leader, are people used to seeing you around or do they scramble with fear and confusion when you show up? People-centered leaders show up. The Entrepreneurial Operating System is founded on a rhythm of showing up to build a strong team and a strong culture. Here are 9 ways you can show up.
The key to a long journey? Focus on the next town. (Thanks, Gary.)
Sometimes it is time to slow down and listen. Here is a tip for successfully completing a long journey – and all leaders should listen.
What’s on people’s minds? Clicks and questions…
When we really listen . . . people tell us what’s on their mind. My #1 saying to new leaders is, “Mind reader is not in your job description. Focus on listening well, making leadership decisions based on what you hear, and repeat often.” Here is what your clicks showed me in the last month, and how clicks and questions help us start great conversations with our teams.
Wanted: Passionate, Hope-Filled Leaders
What is your filter for saying “yes” for your role? For your organization? The irony is that a filter is really there to say “no” all the time, as a way to intentionally have conversations so “yes” is backed with reason and requirements from key partners in your work. A Core Focus is a way for leaders to help their teams have more powerful conversations around their work and the team’s work.
3 Skills To Become a More Powerful Giver
Powerful Giver? As I wrote it, the word oxymoron came to mind. Leaders should read Give and Take by Adam Grant, and EOS (Entrepreneurial Leaders) should pay special attention because success in leadership requires effective giving behaviors. Here are three skills that will help leaders become more effective at being what I call a people-centered leader. Well done, Adam Grant.
Documize: 1 Tip for creating and leading a safe environment for your team
Documize. In a recent EOS session, I uttered this word and the response from the team reminded me what a gift a safe environment for learning and working can be. It also provided me with an opportunity to demonstrate what leading in a safe environment looks like. What are you doing to create safety today?
A Friday thought for parents/leaders – Thank you Bob Goff
I shared in my last blog about Bob Goff's guarantee of answering his phone when called. I called and here is what it said "You have reached Bob Goff. I am sorry but I am in a place where I don't have cell service. Please email me at bob@bobgoff.com and I will get back...
What’s your guarantee?
What are you willing to guarantee to your customers? In my experience working with clients guarantees are scary and hard to define. Here are some examples and reasons I believe they are critical in our journey to excellence.
Micro-manager or Micro-supporter? One tip for starting the change.
Are you a micro-manager or micro-supporter? There is a difference, and the team you have around you will mirror your style. The good news is you can change and have a higher performing team. The other good news is that the outcome will be worth the work. Here is a tip to doing it.
Wait Not – Waste Not
In the age of lean thinking waste has become a focus. While the focus is often financial and physical waste, the waste to our organization of waiting is often overlooked.