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Early in my life, I worked with a team where everyone had to do a little bit of everything. It sounded great in theory everyone was versatile! But in reality? It was a mess. The creative people struggled with analytics. The detail-oriented ones felt drained by brainstorming sessions. No one was thriving because we were… Continue reading People Add the Most Value in Their Strength Zones
A while ago, I ran into an old colleague I hadn’t seen in years. The first thing that popped into my mind? A huge mistake they made on a project we worked on together. It wasn’t career-ending, but it was frustrating at the time. Then, as we talked, they reminded me of all the good… Continue reading Remember Their Good Days, Not the Bad Ones…
A few years ago, I was part of a team that worked like a well-oiled machine efficient, focused, and successful. But something was missing. We weren’t friends. We collaborated, but we didn’t really connect as much. Then, a new team member, Oliver, changed everything. Oliver made it his mission to get to know everyone. He… Continue reading To Teamwork, Add Friendship
When I first started in leadership, I focused more on results than relationships. I believed that if the job got done, everything else would fall into place. But one day, a mentor challenged me: “How do you make people feel?” That question hit me hard. I had no idea. Then, I came across John Maxwell’s… Continue reading Give People the Triple A-Treatment…
Let me tell you, today’s takeaway from the book I was reading slapped me across the face with a sprinkling dose of reality. In this book, Brian Tracy dared to say, “Peak performance begins with your taking complete responsibility for your life and everything that happens to you.” I know I've heard it before but,… Continue reading Take Responsibility Blaming Others Doesn’t Cut It…
So, here’s the thing today’s lesson from Maxwell Daily 365 really got me thinking (and maybe eye-rolling a little). “When a leader can’t or won’t empower others, he creates barriers within the organization that followers cannot overcome.” Well, isn’t that the truth? I mean, how many times have we seen leaders who act like they’re… Continue reading The Leadership Struggle No One Talks About…
This year feels so personal like I’ve been handed a blank canvas and told, “Go on, paint your masterpiece.” No pressure, right? That’s why I’ve been diving into books that don’t just inspire but actually equip me. One of them? Building Your Vision. Let me just say it’s one thing to have dreams, but another… Continue reading BUILDING YOUR VISION – Book Review
