I have recently been struggling with different personality types, and how to lead them. I am talking about friends, children, employees etc. I realize you are rarely going to get …
Leadership: Keep it simple. Then simplify some more.
I recently received an email asking me to compare and pick the best logo for our organization. I replied in a way that would have some on the team scratching …
How to Conduct Team Briefings
Earlier in the week I discussed team briefings and the importance of communications in the process. But I really didn’t address the mechanics of conducting the team briefing. So, today, …
Do it, ditch it, or delegate it
Here is one of those great little maxims that I heard many years ago and I solemnly avowed and affirmed that I would live by it until my dying days. …
Elected Leaders vs. Influential Leaders
Here is challenge that you may have to face at some point in your leadership career. You will encounter two types of leaders. Elected leaders and Influential leaders. Have you …
RANTINGS-Put a value on Your Time
Time is money. Time is the most precious commodity. We hear that all the time and yet we so willingly give it up. As a leader, I want to advise …
Can’t We All Just Get Along?
Consensus. Everyone gets their voice heard, all sides of an issue are aired and all potential decisions get vetted, and then the group comes together and agrees on the best …
I feel the need to lead, but Im not sure I have earned it.
For those of you who don’t know, I have started a new job in the last 6 months or so. It has been a great opportunity for my family and …
Courageous Teams
We recently took a look at the collective courage or cowardice of a team. And we noted that much of the collective courage of a team is drawn from the …
Take a Walk to the Gemba
My company is making a management system change to “Value Stream Management”. VSM’s goal is to align all resources including management into a stream of production. It is not a …