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Leadership Trait – Creativity

admin — Thu, 23 Jul 2020 05:01:12 +0000

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Leadership Trait – Creativity

Let’s talk about Creativity & Innovation.
What tools are you using for Creativity & Innovation?

Brainstorm to think through different lenses.

Remove the use of the word “no” and replace it with “yes, AND” to build on creativity.

Evaluate what your customer needs today.

Look outside your industry for innovative ideas.

Anytime you hear the word “no, it can’t be done”, get interested — It’s the perfect time to innovate.

Start with “Yes”.

Today’s challenge: What are you going to do today to incorporate Creativity & Innovation your team?

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Leadership Trait – Empowerment

admin — Thu, 16 Jul 2020 04:35:49 +0000

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Leadership Trait – Empowerment

Let’s talk about Empowerment.

Why is it important.

Empowering teams is critical for getting the most done with the resources that you have.

Micromanaging and red tape slows down the business.

It is supplying speed to your organization.

It makes your team feel more valued and appreciated for the work.

It frees you up as the leader.

What are you doing to empower your team?

Align the team’s values with those of the organization.

What are you doing to listen to your experts?

Challenge yourself to only speak 5-10% on team calls.

Ask Socratic questions even if you know the answer or solution.

Make your experts feel OK about talking.

Today’s challenge: What are you going to do today to empower your team?

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Leadership Trait – Vision

admin — Thu, 09 Jul 2020 04:13:39 +0000

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Leadership Trait – Vision

Let’s talk about Vision & Communication.

Why is it important? Significant changes make it more critical than ever.

What can we do about it?

Create a clear vision.

Start with a vision that is comfortable and realistic.
Paint a picture for your team in vivid technicolor detail.
Engage your team in developing the vision together.

Answer the questions:

1. What does that vision look like?

2. What sounds are present?

3. What have you achieved and how do you know you have achieved them?

4. How does it feel to have achieved your vision?

Then, put yourself into that future vision and look back towards the present day to identify the major milestones associated with bringing that vision into reality.

Create a Rally Cry around the vision.

Whatever you are doing to communicate – do more. Little and often. Especially in times of crises, communication more than normal.

Make time to listen to your team and be sure to address any concerns in your communication.

Today’s challenge: What are you going to do today to communicate more, and align everyone’s vision?

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Leadership Trait – Urgency

admin — Thu, 25 Jun 2020 03:51:48 +0000

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Leadership Trait – Urgency

Let’s talk about Urgency.

Why is it more important than ever? Because:

Things are changing quickly and we need to be able to react quickly.
New habits have been formed that have created inertia from movement.
Every task may feel like an emergency.

Who is winning in this environment?

Wynn has been the first to adapt quickly to the new COVID environment.
Vitalicy pivoted in their hygiene and revamped their marketing materials to point.
Tyme Global Technologies switched quickly from providing call center support for hospitality to local unemployment agencies.

3 Tips for Increasing Urgency

Align task list with values and remove the things at the bottom.
Start your day with envisioning what you plan to achieve.
Communicate your vision clearly, demonstrate the path, and inspire them.

Today’s challenge: What are you going to do today increase Urgency?

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Leadership Trait – Positivity

admin — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 03:23:48 +0000

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Leadership Trait – Positivity

Let’s talk about Positivity.

What is ISN’T.

It isn’t denial of reality.

It isn’t ignoring risks.

It isn’t lacking in empathy.

What it is.

Positivity is about giving your team hope.

It is about having empathy and understanding the team’s perspective.

What the vision could look like and communication of the plan to deal with the challenges.

Clearly communicating expectations and encouraging the team on positive results.

Doing all of this with a great sense of calm.

And how to have it even when things get tough.

1. The One Good Thing

2. Repeating One Good Story

3. Focus on What You Want

4. Gratitude

5. Transform Negativity into Positivity

Today’s challenge: What are you going to do today increase Positivity?

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