Posts Tagged ‘team’
Leadership Can Be a Lonely Place
Leadership can be a lonely place, if you let it. There are still leaders out there that put walls between themselves and their teams, thinking if they get too close to their teams it could cloud their judgement or create an awkward situation. That can feel very isolating and lonely. The ultimate danger of that…
Read MoreDo You Have Direct Reports? You Lead Teams
All leaders, managers, anyone that has someone that reports to them, leads teams which in turn creates team leaders. I say that as a way to reframe how leaders think of themselves. When you think of yourself as a team leader this allows for a completely different lens to view your direct reports. Yes, they…
Read MoreTop Strategies to Empower Your Team
Leadership doesn’t always come naturally. We don’t always know how to get people to “do what we ask them to do,” or we don’t feel worthy of being put in charge, or we’re not sure how to deal with a crisis when things go wrong. The thought of taking charge of a group of people…
Read MoreAre You Seen as a Team Player?
Do people see you as a team player? Or, maybe you think you are, and others may not? It’s something worth considering because teamwork is essential if you want to have a successful career and experience work satisfaction. Most major projects can only be completed by relying on the diverse skills of a wide range…
Read MoreStrategies to Build a High-Performing Team
Leading teams can cause frustration for many managers and executives. Many reasons account for this dilemma, from lack of a clear goal to unclear roles, personality conflicts, unrealistic timelines and budgets, poor communication, and having gaps in the talent needed to succeed. Wikipedia defines high-performance teams “as a group of people with specific roles and…
Read MoreWays to Reward People for a Job Well Done
Acknowledging a job well done is a simple, easy way to motivate and retain valuable employees. Something as simple as “thank you” goes a long way. Praise and rewards can do wonders to bolster an employee’s self-confidence and morale. No one can deny the effect praise and recognition can have on people. When you praise…
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