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Answer Upon - Effective Team Building for Stronger Teams
From the Eye of the Potato: When you are starting a business, use the resources at hand.I taught engineering at Iowa State University for eight years. While I was there, a friend of my called me and asked if I would like to share the cost of raising some chickens. He said that he had to buy 100 chicks but that he only needed half that many. I would pay for half the feed and when it was time to process them, I could drive up to his place about 50 miles away and give him a hand.Well, I knew a few things about processing chickens. A good friend of mine used to work in a processing plant. He had showed
Seven Leadership Mindsets;
1. Sow to grow not to survive – (don’t just do what you have to, invest in development and growing yourself)
2. No glass ceilings – (seek to exceed, don’t be the best – be better than the best)
3. Don’t compromise – (do unto others as you would like done unto you)
4. Take responsibility for your actions and decisions – (Be they positive or negative, take responsibility face to face with your team)
5. Accept no surprises – (hear everything your team has to say, good and bad)
6. Don’t accept that it “can’t be done” – (can’t, is an acceptable challenge) use cup eg;
7. Build your credibility before, you sell you
Watching the Chicago White Sox win the World Series for the first time since 1917, I was struck again how wondrous this beautiful sport still can be. The purest American game, baseball teaches so many of the values we appreciate in all areas of life. Hard work, doing the little things, hustle, overcoming adversity and never quitting are lessons we learn playing Little League baseball.My firm specializes in small business development and boot strapping entrepreneurs. The virtues we see in every baseball game are directly applicable to success or failure for inventors and companies. The Chicago White Sox, an
Alice asked Cheshire cat “which road should I take?” (Cheshire cat) “Where do you want to go?” (Alice) “I don’t know” (Cheshire cat) well it doesn’t matter which road you take.
How do you tell a good leader? “By how many people will follow them into battle”
What is Coaching?
A discussion process between members of an organization aimed at exerting a positive influence in the motivation, performance and awareness of areas for improvement and development of another person to help them be as effective as possible
What is transformational Leaders!
A literature search of over 200 books and articles confirmed that successful organisations had more innovative and productive teams and team members who were more loyal and committed. They also had leaders who exhibited characteristics that "transformed a group of individual into a high performance team." Our first research question was: If successful organisations had more innovative and productive team members, and if loyal and committed team members were more productive and innovative....what role does transformational leadership play in creating and sustaining individual team members loyalty, innovation, commitment, and productivity? Yet there existed no valid instrument for identifying those people who exhibited transformational leadership behaviours. We can identify transformational leaders by the way they exhibited these transformational characteristics;
1. Sharing the vision
2. Building a learning environment
3. Being a positive role model
4. Recognising individual abilities/values
5. Reinforcing self-confidence/independence
6. Supporting their team members
7. Driving out fear
8. Encouraging participation/self-expression
9. Fostering continuous improvement
10.Fostering initiative and responsibility
11.Encouraging persistence
12.Emphasising intrinsic outcomes
13.Advocating shared leadership
Acrostic - Leadership - Team
Lead by
Example
Accelerate,
Duplication,
Encourage
Relationships
Show
Honesty
Interest and
Praise
A great philosopher was once asked what his style or way of leadership was. He said, “There isn’t one style or way of doing things. Success in leadership comes from taking a bit of all the things you have learned from every style and way you have learnt it, and then adapting it to what you need for the environment, time and person you are dealing with.” In other words there is no one-way to do things.
I have chosen to take the good parts of many different leadership styles, and I have created my own blend of mix, so that I can implement what suits the occasion I am in, whenever and wherever it is needed.
The best way I have heard it stated was by John Maxwell when he said, “No matter how much you learn from the past, it will never tell you all you need to know for the present.”
My Ice-burg Leadership Theory
Team - above the water, this is what everyone sees.
Leadership - keeping the team afloat
If what you see above the water is excellence, it’s only due to the capacity of the teamwork and leadership below – this is what makes the team stable.
As we get stronger spiritually we add support, commitment, ownership, passion loyalty, and growth to our team. If you want to be served you need to serve. If you want to be a good leader you need to be the best servant of all. Emulate what you wish to see in others.
Value Verses Idea - What is the value of leadership?
Why are you in leadership?
Is it because the idea of becoming a leader sounds great? When times get tough an idea will not keep you going, if you value nothing your commitment will fluctuate.
What is the value of the things you do? We need to be Consistent. Ask yourself if you are the same at work as you are at home and whether you work because you enjoy it, or you work because you need to. If you work because you need to, you are working for an idea; this type of person will clock on and clock off at the minute.
Seven Leadership Mindsets;
1. Sow to grow not to survive – (don’t just do what you have to, invest in development and growing yourself)
2. No glass ceilings – (seek to exceed, don’t be the best – be better than the best)
3. Don’t compromise – (do unto others as you would like done unto you)
4. Take responsibility for your actions and decisions – (Be they positive or negative, take responsibility face to face with your team)
5. Accept no surprises – (hear everything your team has to say, good and bad)
6. Don’t accept that it “can’t be done” – (can’t, is an acceptable challenge) use cup eg;
7. Build your credibility before, you sell your
What's next after someone becomes your client? What's next is to deliver on what you said you would, and more! As they say, "Under promise and over deliver." People expect you to deliver results. Surprise them by also going the extra mile over and over again.As soon as you get a new client, thank them for doing business with you. Send them a thank you note, an extra report or something of value. Let them know that you appreciate their business and show them you care about them. One small act that shows how much you value your new client can create a client for life.The formula for having your clien
1. Sharing the vision
2. Building a learning environment
3. Being a positive role model
4. Recognising individual abilities/values
5. Reinforcing self-confidence/independence
6. Supporting their team members
7. Driving out fear
8. Encouraging participation/self-expression
9. Fostering continuous improvement
10.Fostering initiative and responsibility
11.Encouraging persistence
12.Emphasising intrinsic outcomes
13.Advocating shared leadership
Acrostic - Leadership - Team
Lead by
Example
Accelerate,
Duplication,
Encourage
Relationships
Show
Honesty
Interest and
Praise
A great philosopher was once asked what his style or way of leadership was. He said, “There isn’t one style or way of doing things. Success in leadership comes from taking a bit of all the things you have learned from every style and way you have learnt it, and then adapting it to what you need for the environment, time and person you are dealing with.” In other words there is no one-way to do things.
I have chosen to take the good parts of many different leadership styles, and I have created my own blend of mix, so that I can implement what suits the occasion I am in, whenever and wherever it is needed.
The best way I have heard it stated was by John Maxwell when he said, “No matter how much you learn from the past, it will never tell you all you need to know for the present.”
My Ice-burg Leadership Theory
Team - above the water, this is what everyone sees.
Leadership - keeping the team afloat
If what you see above the water is excellence, it’s only due to the capacity of the teamwork and leadership below – this is what makes the team stable.
As we get stronger spiritually we add support, commitment, ownership, passion loyalty, and growth to our team. If you want to be served you need to serve. If you want to be a good leader you need to be the best servant of all. Emulate what you wish to see in others.
Value Verses Idea - What is the value of leadership?
Why are you in leadership?
Is it because the idea of becoming a leader sounds great? When times get tough an idea will not keep you going, if you value nothing your commitment will fluctuate.
What is the value of the things you do? We need to be Consistent. Ask yourself if you are the same at work as you are at home and whether you work because you enjoy it, or you work because you need to. If you work because you need to, you are working for an idea; this type of person will clock on and clock off at the minute.
Seven Leadership Mindsets;
1. Sow to grow not to survive – (don’t just do what you have to, invest in development and growing yourself)
2. No glass ceilings – (seek to exceed, don’t be the best – be better than the best)
3. Don’t compromise – (do unto others as you would like done unto you)
4. Take responsibility for your actions and decisions – (Be they positive or negative, take responsibility face to face with your team)
5. Accept no surprises – (hear everything your team has to say, good and bad)
6. Don’t accept that it “can’t be done” – (can’t, is an acceptable challenge) use cup eg;
7. Build your credibility before, you sell you
In business, it’s success or failures boil down to one thing and that is money. Was there profit after the campaign, did it break even or is the company in the red? This is the reason managers have to be critical thinkers because this is the only way for any firm to survive.Heads of companies and the executives do this once or twice a year planning ahead for the succeeding months. Current project are assessed and competitors are being reviewed so that a weakness can be spotted and used to the organization’s advantage.A good example will be focusing on another target market aside from the existing on
13.Advocating shared leadership
Acrostic - Leadership - Team
Lead by
Example
Accelerate,
Duplication,
Encourage
Relationships
Show
Honesty
Interest and
Praise
A great philosopher was once asked what his style or way of leadership was. He said, “There isn’t one style or way of doing things. Success in leadership comes from taking a bit of all the things you have learned from every style and way you have learnt it, and then adapting it to what you need for the environment, time and person you are dealing with.” In other words there is no one-way to do things.
I have chosen to take the good parts of many different leadership styles, and I have created my own blend of mix, so that I can implement what suits the occasion I am in, whenever and wherever it is needed.
The best way I have heard it stated was by John Maxwell when he said, “No matter how much you learn from the past, it will never tell you all you need to know for the present.”
My Ice-burg Leadership Theory
Team - above the water, this is what everyone sees.
Leadership - keeping the team afloat
If what you see above the water is excellence, it’s only due to the capacity of the teamwork and leadership below – this is what makes the team stable.
As we get stronger spiritually we add support, commitment, ownership, passion loyalty, and growth to our team. If you want to be served you need to serve. If you want to be a good leader you need to be the best servant of all. Emulate what you wish to see in others.
Value Verses Idea - What is the value of leadership?
Why are you in leadership?
Is it because the idea of becoming a leader sounds great? When times get tough an idea will not keep you going, if you value nothing your commitment will fluctuate.
What is the value of the things you do? We need to be Consistent. Ask yourself if you are the same at work as you are at home and whether you work because you enjoy it, or you work because you need to. If you work because you need to, you are working for an idea; this type of person will clock on and clock off at the minute.
Seven Leadership Mindsets;
1. Sow to grow not to survive – (don’t just do what you have to, invest in development and growing yourself)
2. No glass ceilings – (seek to exceed, don’t be the best – be better than the best)
3. Don’t compromise – (do unto others as you would like done unto you)
4. Take responsibility for your actions and decisions – (Be they positive or negative, take responsibility face to face with your team)
5. Accept no surprises – (hear everything your team has to say, good and bad)
6. Don’t accept that it “can’t be done” – (can’t, is an acceptable challenge) use cup eg;
7. Build your credibility before, you sell you
If there were no leaders, everyone in a business would take their own path, resulting in a hit or miss opportunity for success. A manager or executive has the power to influence others to complete tasks necessary to the businesses growth.The problem with most companies is that they promote a man or woman to a position of leadership without giving them the tools necessary to earn the respect of their subordinates.A leader can’t just bark orders and realize success. Even if everyone on staff does what they’re told, if they do it begrudgingly, you will have missed out on even greater success that could
My Ice-burg Leadership Theory
Team - above the water, this is what everyone sees.
Leadership - keeping the team afloat
If what you see above the water is excellence, it’s only due to the capacity of the teamwork and leadership below – this is what makes the team stable.
As we get stronger spiritually we add support, commitment, ownership, passion loyalty, and growth to our team. If you want to be served you need to serve. If you want to be a good leader you need to be the best servant of all. Emulate what you wish to see in others.
Value Verses Idea - What is the value of leadership?
Why are you in leadership?
Is it because the idea of becoming a leader sounds great? When times get tough an idea will not keep you going, if you value nothing your commitment will fluctuate.
What is the value of the things you do? We need to be Consistent. Ask yourself if you are the same at work as you are at home and whether you work because you enjoy it, or you work because you need to. If you work because you need to, you are working for an idea; this type of person will clock on and clock off at the minute.
Seven Leadership Mindsets;
1. Sow to grow not to survive – (don’t just do what you have to, invest in development and growing yourself)
2. No glass ceilings – (seek to exceed, don’t be the best – be better than the best)
3. Don’t compromise – (do unto others as you would like done unto you)
4. Take responsibility for your actions and decisions – (Be they positive or negative, take responsibility face to face with your team)
5. Accept no surprises – (hear everything your team has to say, good and bad)
6. Don’t accept that it “can’t be done” – (can’t, is an acceptable challenge) use cup eg;
7. Build your credibility before, you sell you
High prices of furniture and office equipment are the most common obstacles any start up or home-base business face. With the current trend of setting up home businesses, it is still important to maintain a degree of functionality and professional appeal to your home office. After all, clients might want to meet with you at your office and you surely don't want them to see you slump in your kitchen chair. They may not want to close deals on the counter top or the kitchen table. They surely cannot wait until your city office has been fully set-up and furnished. Buying furniture is only a practical option if you in
Seven Leadership Mindsets;
1. Sow to grow not to survive – (don’t just do what you have to, invest in development and growing yourself)
2. No glass ceilings – (seek to exceed, don’t be the best – be better than the best)
3. Don’t compromise – (do unto others as you would like done unto you)
4. Take responsibility for your actions and decisions – (Be they positive or negative, take responsibility face to face with your team)
5. Accept no surprises – (hear everything your team has to say, good and bad)
6. Don’t accept that it “can’t be done” – (can’t, is an acceptable challenge) use cup eg;
7. Build your credibility before, you sell your credibility – (don’t speak before you have achieved, hope is a confidence - but action is substance)
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