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“Leadership Gurus” boil down performance for leaders into seven specific and measurable traits. If these are applied to a leader, he or she can be “reviewed” in a more objective way, with some opportunity to see specific steps that will lead to growth. In my …

We don’t know why we are invited to the meeting: Team members need a good idea what type of meeting this one is going to be, in order to properly prepare for the meeting. They also need to know how THEY relate to the other participants. If …

Assessment: Decide what needs to be accomplished. Leaders need to constantly be asking the team members, what do you need that we can provide that will help accomplish this task better? Application: Where can I apply the talents of various people in the organization to the …

The traits teams really want in their leader: Someone who sticks to the game plan on dates and direction: Leaders that “flop around the boat” like a newly caught fish frustrate their team members. When the plan is in motion,  stick to the plan or call a “huddle” …

There are four unchanging laws of the TEAM. Practice them and your team will develop better product, be more effective and be more fulfilled. Overselling? I don’t think so: Transfer vision and ownership: When the whole team is involved in shaping the vision and owning …

The best team leaders gather quality people and keep them. How? Mostly by motivating people to give their best. I ask again… how? There are some basic “inspiration points” that you can master: 1. Work hard at finding ways to make yourself a vital resource …

J. Richard Chase was recently quoted in an article I read as saying: “Aristotle is credited with the concept that leadership requires character, competency and concern for others.” The short but important saying is helpful for all team leaders. In essence, there are three areas we must focus …