LEADERSHIP BLOG
When leaders are working from the gifts and talents that God has given them, they will contribute with more energy, go above and beyond, and stay motivated in the work they are doing. Even so, it’s likely that not everyone on your team has found their niche and is able to bring their best...
Questions are a great way to draw out the great potential with your people: to solve problems, to grow, to perform better. We can use questions as leaders to explore, to listen, to understand.
You’ve got to ask yourself, though, is there a time where questions are not useful?
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My heart sank when I read this quote.
“I have no question that a team can generate magic. But don’t count on it.” - J. Richard Hackman
I have such optimism for teams to work better together. I even put it in the name of my business: Leading Better Together. I think my...
Now that we are a bigger team we’ve become more like “silos”. I miss the creative thinking that came naturally to a smaller, adaptable team. What can I do to hold on to that creative thinking?
There is something beautiful and wonderful about the creativity and innovation that...
"The impact of the pandemic has left the board less connected to what we are doing in the organization. How can I strengthen relationships with our board of directors."
The tension of many Executive Directors I talk with is the delicate balance of reporting to the board and leading their...
What is motivating to one person isn’t motivating at all to another. And as a leader, you’ve probably figured out that not all incentives work the same.
“Some people on my team are motivated by competition. How could I nurture a little competition without compromising...
A new initiative means new learning on the horizon for most of us. Even without an initiative the pursuit of learning helps every team member contribute at their best. How can you get the most from any learning journey to bring out the best in your team?
Keep it Simple and Easy to Learn
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Did you know learning can be as much about gathering resources as it is about knowledge acquisition? Talia knows this because she is a compassionate connector and her heart compels her to always be on the lookout for what people need – resources, books, knowledge – then actively learn...
Sofia’s thinking brain was always on, strategizing and seeing all the interconnected parts. When faced with a complex issue or something she didn’t know much about, her thinking brain would simply “dial up” more thinking. Learning and thinking are like synonyms for her, so...
With his bridge builder learning style, Terrance was always looking for the next new thing to do at his job. If he was in the same role for 2 years he would start getting bored and looking for the next opportunity.
The inspiration to learn and grow comes from engaging opportunities or...
Is there someone on your team who harbors impatience when it comes to meetings? You schedule a planning day or a training day and they are less than enthusiastic about it. It’s probably not about you or the plans. It could be about their learning style. These are people who are motivated by...
Ever notice how different two siblings from the same family can be? I bet you’ve looked around at your own family or someone else’s and asked: “How can two kids who are so different come from the same parents?” It’s likely those parents thought they had this...