A Simple Way to Organize and Delegate – 2 Minute Tip
When you are the leader, one of the keys to success is getting organized, and then delegating tasks. If you can do those things early on, the rest of your job will be a lot easier to handle. In this two minute tip, learn a simple way to approach a job that maximizes teamwork so […]
Accountability Hacks – 12 Ways to Check the Troops, and Why You Should
Having a goal, a plan, and asking teammates to do things is only the start for you as a leader. Making sure everyone does his job to make the plan happen is a critical part of leading the team to success. One word for this idea is Accountability. Leaders who check and make sure things […]
Problem Solving 4: How to Come Up With a Plan
How do you transform an idea into a plan? This video takes a look at Step 4 of the Decision Making Process: Implementing the Decision. It focuses on the Six “Ts” of planning – Task, Time, Talent, Team, Treasure, and Tiller, and explores how each can be developed as part of an overall plan. Along […]
Taking Control by Giving
As soon as we got out of the overloaded white mini-bus with the two rubber rafts on top, we were met by our guide. He welcomed us to the river, introduced himself as Marco, started handing us helmets and paddles, and asked us to gather over by a tree. We all complied. And in that […]
Taking Charge 5: Quick Win
This video is part five of the five part series that covers some simple steps a new leader can take to quickly earn the trust and confidence of his team and get started on the right foot. Getting your team mates moving quickly and scoring an early success is a great way to instill them […]
Taking Charge 4: Set the Vision
This video is part four in the five part series that details five simple steps a new leader can take to assert himself, earn the trust of his teammates, and begin to lead effectively. Here we discuss the importance setting a clear vision and focusing on a few specific goals as a way of asserting […]
Taking Charge 2: ID Roles
This video is part two in the five part series that lays out five key steps a new leader can take earn the trust and confidence of his team and get off on the right foot as their leader. Here we look at the importance of introducing other key leaders, clarifying the role they fill […]
Building Trust: Six Building Blocks
This video takes a close look at one of the basic building blocks and most essential element of Leadership: Trust. Using rockets as a metaphor, we explore the six critical components of trust, understand why building trust is important, and introduce some ideas about how you can work to build on these components to become a […]
Delegation, Part 2: What to Delegate?
Knowing what to delegate makes all the difference in the world. The the thing is to remember that it’s not just about clearing your calendar so you can focus on those key leadership tasks, it’s also about choosing tasks that your teammates will be energized about doing and that will make your organization stronger by providing greater […]
Surviving a Leadership Vacuum
Things don’t always turn out the way we plan. Key people show up late, come down with the flu, miss the flight. Suddenly there is a leadership vacuum. People start to drift, time is lost, confusion and frustration set in. Something needs to happen quickly to get things back on track. Here’s a recent story […]