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 Managerial Time System
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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.
The Winning Culture Formula
Do you know your team’s Winning Culture Formula? Organizational Culture Every organization has a company culture that influences...
Fist-to-Five
Although it’s not completely clear where the Fist-to-Five originated, many attribute it to the American Youth Foundation who began using...
The Project Planner
There are many project management tools available to leader-managers that provide a framework for developing concepts, thinking and the...
Leader-Manager Framework.
When asked “would you rather be a good leader or a good manager” nine out of ten of our workshop participants say “leader.” We exist in an...
Influencing without Authority
Getting others to do what you need them to do in a defined timeline can be challenging. Many in organizations are responsible for...
The Science of Management
Most of us have never really thought about the science behind the routine practices of day-to-day management. We all know that setting a...
Leader-Manager Styles
Achieving Results Through Others The Leader-Manager’s core role in an organization is to achieve results through others. Where early...
Assessing Job Seeing Through Charisma to Determine a Good Fit (On Both Sides).
Seeing Through Charisma to Determine a Good Fit (On Both Sides). Are you looking for a rebound role or a serious commitment? I can...
Leading Through Chaos
We are living and leading in a chaotic storm. There are no precedents, no best practices and little predictive data to foresee the future. When leading in Chaos the best approach is to ACT, SENSE, and RESPOND. This is the moment for mindful leadership and an opportunity for you to accelerate and grow as a leader. Every day will be a new challenge and yesterday’s solutions are no longer viable.
- Coach or Consultant: Who is doing most of the talking?
This spectrum can be captured as the consulting-coach continuum where, on the one hand, the leader is seen as having the answers and is outpouring their knowledge to their team members. On the pure coaching side, it is the assumption that the direct report has the answers, but it is just the webs in their brain that are getting in their way from solving the problem. - It’s Kind of Like Giving the Quarterback a Pillow; Unfair Leadership is Fair Leadership
Not all talent will contribute equally or consistently to the group's objectives. We all experience periods of good and poor health, and it is important to provide space and compassion for these occasional times of life. - 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