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How to Win and Make Your Team’s Dreams Come True

July 21, 2020 Leave a Comment

If you put a tight grip on your team, you are going to find you do not have much left to hold on to. My role as a point leader is to help my team achieve their dream jobs. In my own organization, our team reports to be working in the 90th percentile of engagement. That means all day long, all year long, individual team members are spending 90 percent of their time on things that give them energy. What does this mean? It means that they are working in areas of their passion. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Business, Engagement, Excellence, Leadership, Talent Tagged With: culture, efficiency, efficient, engagement, recogition, retain talent, talent

Delegate or Perish

April 11, 2019 Leave a Comment

"Don’t tell people how to do things, tell them what to do and let them surprise you with their results." – George S. Patton Delegation: I do not know a single successful leader who thinks they are great at it. Even those who focus on delegation still take on more than they should. My grandfather told me as a child, “You can only put five pounds in a five-pound bag until you have to start taking things out.” Many times, we have to remove the things that we are good at and enjoy so we can pursue … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Excellence, Leadership, Talent Tagged With: capacity, delegation, leadership, Ron Kitchens, Southwest Michigan First, talent

190: How to Navigate the Ongoing Talent Shortage

March 11, 2019 Leave a Comment

talent shortage

The only way to thrive and succeed today is through accelerating people. — Ron Kitchens On Today's Episode: Carla and I talk about the talent shortage How lack of population is going to disrupt all areas of employment Coaching green talent to accelerate and lead teams My favorite metaphor about prospective employees The importance of developing your team In a time of full employment, it's scary to think that in just the Southwest Michigan region alone, we will be facing a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Podcasts Tagged With: Always Forward, Carla Sones, developing teams, development, growth, leadership, leadership development, podcast, professional development, Ron Kitchens, Southwest Michigan First, talent

186: What is the Future of Team and Culture?

February 11, 2019 Leave a Comment

Brad Saar future of team and culture

Exceptional leaders create a culture that engages hearts and minds, energizes action and executes with discipline. When that happens, the numbers and wins follow. —Urban Meyer On Today's Episode: A keynote from Brad Saar, president at Stryker Medical Insight into Stryker's culture What Brad sees as the most important items for the future of team and culture The advantage of knowing your team's Gallup strengths The importance of caring for and engaging talent How … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Podcasts Tagged With: Always Forward, Brad Saar, Carla Sones, culture, development, engagement, future of team and culture, growth, leadership, leadership development, podcast, professional development, Ron Kitchens, Southwest Michigan First, Stryker Medical, talent, talent strategies, team

170: How to Quit Micromanaging and Relinquish Control

October 8, 2018 Leave a Comment

micromanaging

Micromanagement is the destroyer of momentum. —Miles Anthony Smith On Today's Episode: Carla and Ron tackle the topic of micromanaging and how to stop doing it. Micromanaging is the top complaint people have about bosses. Accountability check-ins vs. micromanaging. Tips to stop the hovering and increase productivity. How to grow beyond direct supervision. Nobody likes to be micromanaged. It kills motivation, creativity and job satisfaction. It's also one of the main … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Podcasts Tagged With: Always Forward, authentic leadership, Carla Sones, communication, continuous learning, delegation, development, growth, Learning, micromanagement, micromanaging, podcast, productivity, Ron Kitchens, Southwest Michigan First, talent, team

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