Recently, I attended a conference and the word authentic was used fairly frequently. The more it was used, the more it made an impact on me. I was thinking, what does it mean to be authentic? Why do they feel they need to say it as much as they are? Read more…
One of the most important thing to do when leading a team is celebrating wins, no matter how small. Positivity is contagious, so a few small victory can turn into a large one down the road. Look for effort, a shift in behavior or a change for the good. The Read more…
Listening sounds simple doesn’t it. In actuality it is not an easy thing. In our lives now we move at a frantic pace, often with several other things due to feeling as if they need to be done right now. When this happens, many times we listen much like speed Read more…
Create a compelling vision/mission of your team/business and who you serve. If you can author this as a team it is ideal. Teams who are part of the creation process are more likely to believe and support the mission. A lot of leaders revert to the carrot or stick. While Read more…
The first rule, everyone is motivated. They can be motivated to do what you want, they could be motivated to do just enough to not lose what they have and some people are motivated to not do what you are asking. Finding the motivation of your team and individuals. Find Read more…