Tag: Learning
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Learning without thought
Who doesn’t start out the new year with a Confucius quote? Seriously though – this particular quote hits pretty close to home as I reflect on my career, and consider my next steps forward. I’ve been blessed to have worked with so many amazing people, from whom I have learned so much. Wonderful mentors,…
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60 Second Reflection
Good morning! As you’re setting your goals for the day, why not include something quick and easy that may just help you improve your leadership and communication skills. Almost all of us interact with others throughout our day, and each of those interactions is an opportunity to reflect, gain insights and learn. What if……
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Isn’t a coach really just a trainer?
I was recently asked by someone I met, “Isn’t a coach really just a trainer?”My response was quick – “While a coach sometimes trains on new skills or knowledge, they also facilitate, mentor and challenge teams to improve the way they work.”Looking back, I would grade myself a “C-” on that answer. I WISH…
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There are no shortcuts!
There are no shortcuts to transformational improvements – but starting with small changes today can lead to big results in the future! Long term, meaningful improvements come from small, thoughtful experiments today. ✔️ Remind yourself – what’s your long term goal?✔️ Ask yourself – what’s one small thing I can accomplish today to bring that…
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Unlock The Potential Of High Performing Teams with the Three Es
The key to unlocking your team’s full potential? Balancing the 3 Es – Effectiveness, Efficiency, and Engagement. While many organizations focus solely on efficiency, measuring and optimizing for results, this approach can lead to limited long-term value.By inspecting and balancing the 3 Es, leaders can enable cross-functional teams to achieve their full potential indefinitely.Don’t limit…
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Take a step forward
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Next steps on the journey…
If y’all have been paying attention, I often refer to our transformations, or any change really, as a journey. I like that word because it involves the idea of something that takes time and is full of possibilities. Something that could be exciting and full of adventure. It’s a little bit mysterious because of the…
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What if I get it wrong…?
We’ve all heard that question (or some variant) in our head – often delivered in that ominous tone that our brain reserves for occasions when it truly wants to undercut our self-confidence – “OMG – what if I screw this up?” “What if what I say falls flat?” “What if this doesn’t work?” “What if…
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Excerpt – How Much Autonomy Should Teams get from Their Agile Leader?
As I was doing some exploring this weekend, I came across a great article that resonated with me on so many levels. I’m sharing an excerpt of the content here with you along with some thoughts to consider as you continue your agile journey! The full article can be found here if you’re interested. Ownership? When the…
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Report: New Capabilities Leaders Need…
In the spirit of growth and learning – I spend time every week exploring new ideas, reading and learning about agility and leadership. I came across a report published by McKinsey and Company in October of 2018 entitled Leading agile transformation: The new capabilities leaders need to build 21st-century organizations. It really resonated with me,…