I have learned from the benefit of time and trial and error that the secret is really quite simple. Possibly it is our beliefs or paradigms that make team success seem complicated and difficult to achieve. Many teams have achieved greatness and accomplished amazing feats, so they are true and possible. But what do we need to do to create them? Is there a secret formula? As stated by Richard Branson, “Complexity is your new enemy. Any fool can make something complicated. It is hard to keep things simple”. So below I have begun to share what I see as the simple secrets to building great teams and I hope I don’t become the fool and lose you with too many words.
Leading & Building Your Team - Blog
When networking and mingling was a thing (remember those days), as a leadership coach I was often asked, “what is one thing I can do today, to be a better leader and help my team members be more and achieve more”.
Early in my career this question overwhelmed me – my mind would flood with hours of content from workshops I had developed, books I had read and seminars I had taken. But these people were not asking for a course, they just want a practical, high impact piece of advice they could use today - in about a 5-minute conversation.
Was that me who just reacted like that?
Some leaders are really feeling the impact of this new virtual way of working, and it is causing them stress and disintegration in their team. Even seemingly small outbursts or the occasional misstep can unravel safety, trust and motivation and send team members into defensiveness and anxiety.
Are any of the reactions below familiar? If so, you are not alone, and there are simple adaptations that can help you get back to being the awesome leader you know you are.
Are you really helping people feel understood, valued, and cared for? Or is it just your intention?
I think I have a good grasp of what it is to be a servant leader. I am a good person, honest and well-intended, but I know my journey is far from complete and there is more work to do.
How do I know this? I thought about my thinking.
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Spark Your Own Creativity
When our daily routines are geared toward barrelling through a to-do list, it can be hard to set the right conditions for creativity. Fortunately, there is a time-tested approach — that is also quite simple — for generating creative ideas.
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