Tag: Trust
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Catching the Shrapnel: The Art of Saying “Not Right Now”
Then, two days into the iteration, the shrapnel starts flying from three different directions at once: In an instant, your team’s precious focus is shattered. The “Middle Manager’s Vise” Reopened I’ve talked before about how Scope Churn is the silent killer of team efficiency. It erratically injects unplanned work into a fixed period of time,…
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Never be afraid
📖 “Never be afraid to raise your voice for honesty and truth and compassion against injustice and lying and greed. If people all over the world would do this, it would change the earth.” – William Faulkner It takes courage to stand up and say something that may go against the grain, or be an unpopular…
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Share your thoughts!
📖 “A drop of ink may make a million think.”- George Gordon Byron Sharing your throughts and perspectives, asking your questions… these are the things that can help your team unlock an innovative solution. Why do we find it so hard sometimes, to share something that may be counter to what the group says?
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Make a difference!
📖 “You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” – Jane Goodall The daily leadership calendar hits just right again! Every single day we make an…
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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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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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Manager hacks that build trust and drive empowerment
I‘ve heard a lot of talk about empowerment lately, so I thought I might offer a perspective (and maybe some advice) on the topic. Let’s start with a definition we can all rally around, shall we? “Empowered employees believe they have the tools, resources, autonomy and support they need to act independently and be…
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