Leadership Daily
This is for everyone who is interested in Leadership, teams, and people. Every weekday I share a story or thought inspired by something in my week, along with a thought on how you might integrate this into your life.
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Thinking of your team as family is limiting
It’s ok to want to like your coworkers. Just don’t limit yourself by making it a family.
Who really has a problem
You can’t help someone change if they don’t think they have a problem.
Feedback is a gift – don’t waste it
Look for the truth in the feedback, no matter how small that might be.
When’s the last time you asked for help
When you ask for help, you invite perspectives, creativity, and possibility.
Don’t stare at the rearview mirror.
It’s OK to take a quick peek in the rearview mirror. Just don’t stare at it.
As soon as you define it, it’s limited
The next time you try to define a problem, product, or situation, leave it open to better understand it.
Embrace your differences
Everyone is different, and rather than working for conformity, you’ll get further by embracing those differences.
Don’t be disruptive when you’re the new person
Rather than evaluating and starting to change things, you might try asking questions and listening.
Criticism is a sign of how much they care
What would be different if you saw the criticisms as a sign of how much people care?
How is your relationship with Monday?
How is your relationship with Monday morning? Do you jump out of bed enthused for the start of the work week? Or, do you roll over hoping it’s still the weekend.
The quality of a conversation
When you’re talking with the people on your team, take the time to have meaningful conversations every time.
Celebrations – a long-term investment in the team
When you regularly celebrate with your team, they will start believing in how much they’re winning.
