Leaders need to tell those who are rowing where they are going and why. This article gives four practical communication suggestions for leaders that can be applied now.
Tell me about your childhood is a very powerful team building exercise. It increases understanding, openness and trust on a team, which are all important to team effectiveness.
I have two questions for you. First, are you a leader who asks for feedback from others on your performance? And second when you ask for it do you genuinely want it?
This video asks the question “have you made the transition to leader?” It incorporates beautiful music with stunning photographs and inspirational quotes. Both the video and a guide for using the video in a meeting, workshop or training can be downloaded for free at http://www.leadershipbloggings.com/video.html
If I come up to a dark hole and tell you to jump in, what would your response be? Probably something like this “You kidding, how about you jump first.” However, if I jump in, then show you it is safe to jump in and then ask you to do the same, you probably will. A leader who opens up about his or her mistakes is showing others it is safe to do the same.
