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Protecting the Team by Saying ‘No’ Upstream
Protecting the Team by Saying ‘No’ Upstream
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Getting a Head Start
Robert Taylor was a creative inventor and leader who started the Minnetonka company in 1964 with a $3,000 investment. He believed that even a small company could compete with the largest consumer product companies if it had the best product and could get a head start. Within 15 years, he had successfully launched the first…
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Helping Others Finish What They Can’t
Team Members Who Are Afraid of Disagreement
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Team Members Who Are Afraid of Disagreement
Team Members Who Are Afraid of Disagreement
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Leaders Who Confuse Being Kind With Being Agreeable
Leaders Who Confuse Being Kind With Being Agreeable
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Deciding on the Time to Decide
When leaders and groups are faced with so much uncertainty that they can’t act, the wise choice is to decide on the time to decide. In other words, determining at what point a decision needs to be made, regardless of the certainty or clarity (or lack of) that the group possesses. This decision point may…
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How to Determine Your Leader’s Risk Appetite
Leaders vary widely when it comes to risk. Some leaders operate conservatively and prefer stability and low-risk choices, while others have a larger appetite for taking a chance and pursuing potential opportunities. Knowing the risk appetite of a leader is central intelligence, as it helps team members decide what proposals and ideas to push forward…
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Taking a Moment for Reflection
Smart leaders engaged in disagreements, debates, and emotionally charged interactions often slow down and pause before responding.
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Don’t Let AI Transcription Sink Your Ship
Artificial Intelligence has invaded the team room with the aim to make everyone more efficient, productive, and smart. What was unheard of a few short years ago is now a reality for any virtual and live meetings. AI can record and transcribe everything that is said and summarize it into an insightful package. Leaders and
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Seeking Sweet and Sour Feedback
Leaders new to a team or taking over a new area must listen before they make changes. People want to feel heard. Resistance is magnified any time a leader makes changes before absorbing the views and opinions of the team members and stakeholders. So, good leaders conduct a listening tour, where they meet with individuals