Parents as Leadership Coaches
It’s interesting to see leaders who take their servant leadership philosophy seriously at work, but have a more hovering approach when it comes to their children. In an effort to protect and scaffold, they actually overlook natural opportunities for their children to...The Fastest Way To Better Results
It happens on teams, it happens in training classes, it happens on dates. A rush to achieve without connection will backfire. It’s tempting to rush in, get started and get stuff done. Sure the out-of-the gate progress feels great at beginning, but if you...Important Ideas on Change and Transitions: A Frontline Festival
Welcome back to the Let’s Grow Leaders Frontline Festival. June’s Festival is all about change and transitions. We have a record line-up of impressive thought leaders. Thanks to Joy and Tom Guthrie of Vizwerx for their awesome pic (see right). Follow...7 Roles of an Exceptional Team Leader
Focus on These 7 Leadership Competencies to Be a Better Team Leader Your strategy is only as strong as the ability to execute at the frontline. You can have all the great plans, six sigma workouts, and brilliant competitive positioning in the universe, but if the...
An Unusual Conversation on Trust: For LGL Regulars
I’m going to start with a pre-apology. This won’t be my best post, but I always believe in showing up when expected- and transparency. Muck is all part of leadership, pretending it’s easy doesn’t help grow leaders. The Plan I had planned for a...Signs You’re Dealing with a Cocky Rooster
My mother loved to read us the story of The Little Red Hen. In fact, I’m pretty convinced she read it to us in the womb. If you’re a parent and don’t know this book, stop reading now, run to the store buy it. Pick up your kids early from school and...
Helping Your Team To Prioritize When Everything Is Important
Tired of the Whack-a-Mole? Help Your Team Prioritize Work Helping your team prioritize their focus and work is one of the toughest roles of a manager. You’re still required to meet all your targets and objectives, so teaching your team to place an item on the...
Why Some People Go the Extra Mile
Why do some people really give a damn, while others do just what they can to get by? Going the extra mile – doing more than is necessary – creates memorable magic. If it feels so good, why is it hard to come by? At work, we call this discretionary effort,...
