I like developing self-directed teams. Heck, every smart leaders likes to develop self-directed teams that can make decisions on their own without having to rely on their manager. Most managers say it but rarely achieve it! Why?
Tag Archives: Innovation
Inertia is The Silent Killer of Future Revenue Growth
Why do established companies fail? Because they fail to create the future. Two ways for a company to fail: One way is it sets ambitious plans and doesn’t meet them. But the second way is it sets plans that aren’t ambitious and needs them.
And, there are many reasons why they fail to do so, but there is one word under which you can put all those reasons under: inertia.
Reframing: How To View Threats As Opportunities And Unlock Your Potential
Let me present you with a situation: Your manager is pushing you to take on more responsibilities. He calls you to his office and hands you a memo that lays out a new project which he asks you to lead. You’re dumbfounded and appreciative for the opportunity, wasn’t expecting it. But, you’re also a little scared to take on such an important project. You begin thinking about how this could be an opportunity for your career but also a threat.
3 Ways To Change Your Perspective And Increase Your Impact at Work
Whether you’re aiming to create a better product or service, solve a problem that nobody seems to crack, persuade someone of your great idea, influence someone to take a different approach to a situation; when we change our perspective, we can increase our impact.
5 Questions to Help You Discover Your Native Genius
How do you contribute your full potential? For most people, there isn’t a clear answer. Most people I talk to have a hard time dialing in on what exactly they’re most great at. If this is you, read on…
Groupthink is Dangerous. Here’s How To Spot it And 9 Ways to Avoid It
Innovation has many enemies, but the most difficult ones to overcome are expertise and groupthink. The latter, is particularly difficult to overcome because it encompasses a group.
Great Leaders Drive Innovation By Making It Safe For Others To Talk About Mistakes
In established organizations, what can leaders do to drive innovation? How can leaders support innovation at work? What’s one tactic that will unleash it? Let me tell you…