Are You the Smartest Person on the Team?
Are you the smartest person on the team? I hope you said no. But, if you look at your whole team and say to yourself, “I really am smarter than all the rest of them,” then maybe you need to find another job.
Bob
What’s Required For A Truly Effective Safety Program
“And hey, let’s be careful out there.” It was the daily safety message of Sgt Phil Esterhaus, played by Michael Conrad, on the 1980’s police… Read More »What’s Required For A Truly Effective Safety Program
Why Can’t I Build a Team of Stars?
All leaders want stars on the team and there is plenty of advice available about how to hire the “right” people. That’s great. I’m all… Read More »Why Can’t I Build a Team of Stars?
What is the 80/20 Rule and Why Should I Care?
You’ve probably heard that 20% of what you do is producing 80% of the results. Or maybe someone told you that 80% of the issues… Read More »What is the 80/20 Rule and Why Should I Care?
How to be a Team Player Not a Suck Up
Being a team player doesn’t always mean agreeing with the boss or the majority. Being a team player means you are loyal to the team. As a team member that means you provide the benefit of your experience and expertise and speak up and make suggestions based on that experience and expertise.
How to Define the Leader’s Vision
Have you ever considered what your vision is for your team? Here’s how to define the leader’s vision.
What Leaders Should Know About the Biological Clock
The human body is amazing. It even comes with its own clock. This internal, or biological clock tells us when it’s time to eat and sleep. It will council us that, yes there are only two episodes of Lucifer left but it really is time to go to bed. So how can you help your team member’s circadian rhythm?
Why You Shouldn’t Fake It Until You Make It
This concept of, “fake it ‘till you make it” is very bad advice for leaders. You will get caught faking it, most likely fairly quickly, and will lose any respect your team may have for you.
Develop Good Followers – Leading vs. Following
Too often the requirement to be a follower is interpreted to mean, “Do as you’re told and don’t argue.” Sometimes that may be necessary, but usually that approach does not benefit the team or the leader. A better approach is to support the leader.