“Influencing the culture is one way that Milos Topic, CIO and Chief Digital Officer at Grand Valley State University, has learned that makes companies and individuals get on board with digital transformation.” Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdBxPWdRCRE
Team composition will change over time
As you evolve, grow and improve so will the composition of your team. Everyone won’t make the next round. You can’t bring everyone up at the same time. Teams will change and continue to evolve.
Encourage creativity
Promote, encourage and support creativity. Help people break out of mundane routines and get them to create, lead and own their destiny.
People want to be heard
People want to be heard. While you won’t agree with all ideas and proposals, it is important to be open to listen and learn.
Always look for top talent
Finding top talent is an ongoing effort that never stops. Engage into your community, region, nation and beyond to meet new people and learn about their values, skills and capabilities. You never know when an opportune match might materialize out of seemingly nothing. Always look for top talent.
Power of a team
Large changes and massive progress requires teams. One person can spark the change, but can’t do it all themselves.
Don’t silence opposing views
Don’t silence opposing views. Instead, listen to understand and focus on the collective future.
Surround yourself with honesty and truth
Surround yourself with people who are honest, sincere and who bring different perspectives and ideas to the team.
Leaders own mistakes
Why leaders should own their mistakes and not run away from them. If you have made a decision that has since been proven to be wrong, own it, apologize and fix it. This is what leadership is about.
Don’t fake it till you make it
Contrary to the popular advice, I don’t think you should fake it till you make it. Instead, be yourself and be who you are on your journey.