How To Make a Plan and Deal With Changes Along The Way Most entrepreneurial organizations I work with resist having a plan. Whereas, the...
GPS Style Leadership; Setting a Direction Then ReRouting
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Category / Leadership
Whether it’s learning to navigate the new era of business, leading in turbulent times or giving space without micromanaging, this informative and educational collection of blog articles written by Rob Luke will help you as you develop as a leader-manager and unlock new levels of growth.
1, 2, 3—Not It! The Games that are Impacting Your Team’s Performance
As a Leader-Manager, you may occasionally need help with a side project or task that is slightly out of scope. You ask for volunteers, look around, and it’s kind of like a silent game of Not It! Is taking place. With the rules reversed in the workplace, it is the first to speak who will be tagged “It,” so the object of the game is to avoid communication and eye contact.
Time & Energy Management; Avoiding Altitude Sickness While Mountain Climbing
Mountain Climbing Time Management Avoiding Altitude Sickness Entrepreneurial and mid-level leaders derive great satisfaction and energy...
Time & Energy; Google Earth and Leading at the Right Level
Some leaders are high-level thinkers. They speak in terms of vision and strategy, and love to use big picture ideas to inspire their team....
Navigating Re-Entry; The Work from Home Productivity Bubble Has Popped
It has been months since remote work has become the reality for most workplaces. For many, this has been a victory over the daily commute...
The Science of Goal Setting
Is this the year to ditch goal setting? To the organizational consultant, goal setting makes sense. If you get a team or organization to...
A Manager’s Guide to Meetings
Senior managers report spending up to 75% of their week in meetings. Being able to effectively manage and communicate in meetings is an...
Performance Tools for Managers
Performance conversations are part of the core activities of a leader-manager. Performance conversations provide an opportunity for...
Stay Calm and Delegate
Leader-managers face the question, “should I delegate this?” daily. Whether it be a simple task, work project or request from the top,...
6 Levels of Leadership
Lewis Jaques sought to define levels within organizational leadership, so he dug deep into over 40 years of business research to identify...
The Managerial Time System
Getting Leaders Out of the Weeds and Focusing on What Matters Most A simple method for evaluating whether you are using your time most...
The Winning Culture Formula
Do you know your team’s Winning Culture Formula? Organizational Culture Every organization has a company culture that influences...
- It’s Kind of Like Relay Team Performance; Navigating Handoffs for Full Team Performance
I am not a huge sportsperson. But I love the Olympic games. I am one of those people who will wake up at 2 am just to watch the events live. My favourite summer sport is the 4-person, 100-meter relay. I liken the hand off of the baton to handoffs at work, where you have hired a team of high performers, but if they can’t pass tasks to each other, group achievement will suffer. - It’s Kind of Like The Bear, Honey & Helicopter Story; Embracing Innovation and New Ideas
Nothing shuts down a brainstorming session faster than the statement “That’s a stupid idea.” When I was a new leader, I thought it was… Read more: It’s Kind of Like The Bear, Honey & Helicopter Story; Embracing Innovation and New Ideas - It’s Kind of Like Skiing with Poles; Balancing Your Leadership for Full Impact
Every leader has a dominant approach to tackling problems, influencing others, and presenting ideas. In general, there are 4 styles that you can play… Read more: It’s Kind of Like Skiing with Poles; Balancing Your Leadership for Full Impact - It’s Kind of Like Four Lanes on the Highway; Giving Space Without Micromanaging
Not all tasks can be completed in a way that allows for ultimate individual creativity and freedom. Many external factors at play define how… Read more: It’s Kind of Like Four Lanes on the Highway; Giving Space Without Micromanaging - It’s Kind of Like Delegating While Driving Being Clear on Delegating Tasks so that they are Heard & Well Received
How to Be Clear on Delegating Tasks so that they are Heard & Well Received Leaders face two challenges when it comes to delegating… Read more: It’s Kind of Like Delegating While Driving Being Clear on Delegating Tasks so that they are Heard & Well Received