As a thank you to my blog and podcast supporters, I want you to be the first to have access to my upcoming book, “Uniquely You,” available for pre-order now. Here’s your look at the eleventh chapter… Part I: Leaders Carry Water, Too I am fascinated by teams. In order to win a big race like the Tour de France, the front rider—the one who gets the biggest product endorsements and wears the coveted yellow jersey—has to surround himself with a team of other athletes who are equally as … [Read more...]
164: How to Unify Teams in an Ultra-Divided World
The issues that divide us are second in priority to the way we respond to each other. —Lucas Ramirez On Today’s Episode: Lucas Ramirez, author of Designed for More How the term "murmuration” goes beyond birds and is important to leadership How unity drives all great teams Disagreeing without being disagreeable The importance of learning to redefine our flock The danger of over-identifying with smaller groups If you want to connect further with Lucas, you can find … [Read more...]
Know Who You Lead
In a world that never stops changing, we need leaders that never stop learning. – Todd Adkins At Southwest Michigan First, we believe in understanding how people are hardwired. What are the innate talents and strengths, what stimulates and energizes? Leadership can be difficult because not everyone wants or needs the same things. In order to be a great leader, you’ve got to figure out what makes each one of your team members tick. What makes them excited to come to work every day? And … [Read more...]