Let's start out by watching this 10-minute video by Dan Pink on motivation. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6XAPnuFjJc Ask yourself: AUTONOMY: Is your team self-directed or do they feel over-measured, over-surveyed, over data driven? MASTERY: How have you helped your team get better, smarter, more agile? Do you have a 24 hour “do what you like to [...]
Optimism is a common characteristic of successful leaders – Jack Canfield really is terrific in helping us acquire successful traits. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUJgpFXidiM Ask yourself: What is your market doing to support your new sales, marketing or design efforts? How are you improving and changing your presentations to customers, managers, subordinates? What is the benefit [...]
So, you think you want a coach to help you as you begin a new job... Lily: Yes, I’m about to begin a new job. I’m not sure I have all the skills I need and don’t want to start out on the wrong foot. Coach: Good for you, pausing before jumping into the new [...]
First, let's read the article: Four Things Employees Need From Leaders by Cleve Stevens, Harvard Business Review May 2010. It should take no more than a few minutes! Ask yourself: How are you and your leaders showing your “love”? How are you helping each person in your group to “grow”? What did you do this week [...]
