Take risks on people and help them grow. It is extremely important to enable people in their journeys of growth, advancement and fulfilment. When possible, look to promote existing staff based on organizational needs and priorities and individual capabilities and interests.
Leaders don’t care about being right
Leaders don’t care about being right. They care about doing the right thing and arriving to the desired destination with expected outcomes. It is about doing what teams need to advance, grow and improve, not about them having the final say.
Don’t forget to have fun
Don’t forget to have fun in all that you do. Enjoy life, move forward with purpose and intent and introduce some levity for yourself and others along the way. Life is beautiful, enjoy every moment you have.
Managing the pace of change
While introducing change and new ways of thinking and doing things it is essential to manage the pace of change. This pace will be influenced by organizational culture, leadership, people and their collective comfort to reimagine how to move forward.
Lead your teams forward and don’t panic
As a leader, it is essential to be honest, open and communicate frequently with your teams, your colleagues and your community. Be available to answer questions and concerns, be visible and include people into plans and actions. However, it is essential not to panic, as your actions impact and influence actions, behaviors, thoughts and feelings of others across your community. …
3 major benefits of diverse teams
3 major benefits of diverse teams: 1. Differences in background, upbringing and values (integrity and character) 2. Exposure to different experiences, successes and failures 3. Byproduct of the first two: ideas, thoughts and solutions Diversity includes, gender, race, age…and so many other things we can all benefit from as one team.
Are you growing your team?
Are you growing your team? How deep is your team? Are you a one woman or a man show and is that scalable?
I am grateful
First and foremost, I am grateful for the health, happiness, understanding and support of my family and friends. I am also very grateful for my colleagues who are thoughtful, understanding and supportive of our collaborative initiatives and goals. No matter what we need to do, we need to do it together. Thank you!
Selecting the right opportunity
Selecting the right opportunity is a mix of science and art. You need to evaluate the future organization, your prospective boss, your colleagues, strategic priorities and so many other things. However, most importantly, make that decision in the context of of your life and your larger goals.
Walk the floor
Get out of your office and experience first-hand what your clients, customers and partners experience every day. Learn and stay up to date with what your team does and look for opportunities to recognize greatness as well as consider better ways forward.