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LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
Without getting coached during the game, the best “A” players lose the opportunity of the moment and are unable to be at their best. They are also unable to fix issues during the game that the coach can easily see. They are unable to coordinate more effectively with the rest of the team. Most businesses have the reverse structure of football teams. Five or six days a week are spent playing the game with very few hours a week invested […]
In 30 years of experience, we have worked with great teams and mediocre teams, and we have also worked with the team of dysfunction. What we see with dysfunctional teams is they never even tried to accomplish. They talked and talked and talked…and did not understand what was possible. No action was ever taken – just excuses and protests were made. They all longed for something to change. They protested. They provided no alternative to what they were doing now. […]
Typically at the beginning of any new client relationship, we conduct interviews with their teams. This is always fun and gives us a strong sense of what and who the culture is for that organization. Prior to these interviews, we send a Kolbe A Index for each core team member to get a conative profile. Why do we do this? The individual interviews give us the affective and cognitive background of each person, while the Kolbe A Index provides conative […]
To have a great relationship with someone, business or personal, we need to have the 3 C’s: caring, comprehension, and capabilities. As leaders, the 3 C’s are essential to sustainable growth and development of any organization. Leaders and their employees need to Care about the people around them (family, friends, employees, team, community etc.). This should be demonstrated by a willingness to give to others and to focus on the needs of other people rather than themselves. This value is […]
< In this week’s video blog our expert guide, Don Hadley, discusses the power of words. American author, Napoleon Hill said, “Think twice before you speak, because your words and influence will plant the seed of either success or failure.” The words we use in business to build relationships and communicate our ideas, plans, and goals are our most powerful tool. The average person speaks 16,000 words per day. The values of things change based on how much they […]
In this week’s video blog our expert guide, Don Hadley, discusses the important role communication plays, whether a business is growing exponentially or contracting. Business growth or decline can cause tremendous strain on individuals, teams, and leaders. There are two main elements affected by businesses growth or decline: cash and people. A critical piece in times of transition is to become a better team. To become a better team, improved communication is key. Good, effective communication is needed for: Day-to-day […]
Sometimes we notice that our clients are not paying enough attention to right now. They are focused on where they will be in the future and what will be happening then. Or they are worn out and simply trying to fix problems that have already occurred in the past. Both situations can cause not enough attention to be paid to great opportunities with great relationships right now. It may include eliminating a negative situation or relationship rather than continuing to […]
In this week’s video blog our expert guide, Don Hadley, discusses the value of having and working through good conflict between team members and with the team and the leader. Whether you are a part of a small team or a very large team, one of the most important elements is that of engagement: – Team Members engaging each other – Engaging in good conflict – The Leader engaging the Team Having conflict or different viewpoints or frustration can be […]
In this week’s video blog our expert guide, Don Hadley, discusses the importance of families telling stories. Readers Digest published an article about how family stories play a vital part of children’s development. Not only are these children better able to communicate but they are also better able to understand emotions and have higher self-esteem, which can lead to increased coping skills. Whether it is a family or business, make sure you are telling your people (family or teams) about […]