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Struggling with team dynamics and organizational growth? This week on 'Get Unstuck and On Target', Echo Vanderwal dives into the challenges and triumphs of expanding The Luke Commission in Eswatini. Learn how they overcame cultural barriers, fostered a strong team ethos, and managed rapid growth while staying true to their mission. Valuable insights for leaders and changemakers! Catch the full story: https://ow.ly/8a1E50Qgcgp

Struggling with team dynamics and organizational growth? This week on 'Get Unstuck and On Target', Echo Vanderwal dives into the challenges and triumphs of expanding The Luke Commission in Eswatini. Learn how they overcame cultural barriers, fostered a strong team ethos, and managed rapid growth while staying true to their mission. Valuable insights for leaders and changemakers! Catch the full story: https://ow.ly/568r50Qgcgo

Resharing this thought-provoking article by Thomas Keil and Marianna Zangrillo from Harvard Business Review: Why Leadership Teams Fail. The article delves into the common patterns of dysfunction within leadership teams and offers valuable insights on how to address them. One quote that resonated with me: "Leadership teams often fail not because they lack expertise but because they lack the ability to function as a cohesive unit." This is a powerful reminder that strong leadership is about more than individual skills—it’s about fostering collaboration, managing conflict, and maintaining alignment on goals. The article outlines three common patterns of dysfunction—shark tanks, petting zoos, and mediocracies—each representing a different challenge to team cohesion and success. Whether it’s unchecked competition, excessive conflict avoidance, or complacency, these issues can have a profound impact on an organization’s ability to execute strategy and foster innovation. Have you experienced these dynamics within a leadership team? What strategies have you found effective in overcoming these challenges? #Leadership #Teamwork #OrganizationalSuccess #HBR #Collaboration #LeadershipDevelopment

"Talent times Relationships plus expectations plus reward and recognition equals the productivity of a team." There are four key elements that contribute to successful team productivity. During this conversation, Jody and I talk about the importance of setting clear expectations, building strong relationships, implementing effective reward and recognition systems, and ensuring the right talent is in the right roles within a team. There are also four powerful questions I share that you can ask your team to assess your leadership and drive better results. https://buff.ly/3QECnO7

Counter Micro-aggression with Micro-affirmation !! From the transcript - ......seemingly small acknowledgements, public or private that signal you value a person and their accomplishments. These acts of kindness ....can quickly change the climate on your team..... everyone appreciates these small and thoughtful acknowledgements and you can expect there to be a ripple effect that will spread throughout your whole organization. Just finished the course “Leading Inclusive Teams”! Check it out: https://lnkd.in/g6Cx2RA5 

People book co-author Kelly Knight knows love is a verb, and she's not talking about that gooey, mushy, sticky feeling you had for your middle school crush. She's talking about how your actions, words, and behaviors impact the workplace. Are you creating a loving and supportive workplace through your actions? Join Mark O'Donnell, Kelly Knight, and CJ DuBe' as they delve into the meaning of heart-centered leadership and its practical applications in the workplace. Explore how showing genuine care and concern for your people can help solve more issues, increase productivity, and bring you closer to your ideal life as a people leader. Dive even deeper into heart-centered leadership in People: Dare to Build an Intentional Culture: https://lnkd.in/gUVUbn_D

People book co-author Kelly Knight knows love is a verb, and she's not talking about that gooey, mushy, sticky feeling you had for your middle school crush. She's talking about how your actions, words, and behaviors impact the workplace. Are you creating a loving and supportive workplace through your actions? Join Mark O'Donnell, Kelly Knight, and CJ DuBe' as they delve into the meaning of heart-centered leadership and its practical applications in the workplace. Explore how showing genuine care and concern for your people can help solve more issues, increase productivity, and bring you closer to your ideal life as a people leader. Dive even deeper into heart-centered leadership in People: Dare to Build an Intentional Culture: https://lnkd.in/gUVUbn_D

People book co-author Kelly Knight knows love is a verb, and she's not talking about that gooey, mushy, sticky feeling you had for your middle school crush. She's talking about how your actions, words, and behaviors impact the workplace. Are you creating a loving and supportive workplace through your actions? Join Mark O'Donnell, Kelly Knight, and CJ DuBe' as they delve into the meaning of heart-centered leadership and its practical applications in the workplace. Explore how showing genuine care and concern for your people can help solve more issues, increase productivity, and bring you closer to your ideal life as a people leader. Dive even deeper into heart-centered leadership in People: Dare to Build an Intentional Culture: https://lnkd.in/gUVUbn_D

Despite hating it, team leaders dedicated 20% of their time to listening to colleagues' calls. This practice not only demoralised the team morale but also consumed a significant amount of time. When asked why they persist, they simply said, "That's how it's always been done." Because of overwhelm, the team leaders had given up their power to question why they spent 20% of  their time on a task with no value. However, by equipping them with the courage, tools and permission to challenge, a transformative shift occurred. This shift redirected focus from mundane, low-value tasks towards meaningful people development. As a result, they not only eradicated the sources of overwhelm, but they also witnessed significant enhancements in performance, retention, and engagement, as they invested more time in nurturing the individuals they led. Understanding the impact of company culture on success, and drawing from our extensive experience working with over  500 leaders and spending thousands of hours with them one-on-one, we've created a free guide  identifying 5 red flags that block team growth. Discover how to identify and address these 5 red flags by downloading our FREE guide below. https://lnkd.in/eE7URHcJ

Mid-Year Thoughts on Business Partners & Collaboration They year is almost half over, and I’m preparing for summer vacation. As I prepare to leave, I’m reflecting on the year.  The thing that resonates most is the impact and power of the collective Quad “team”. Across all our brands, Quad, Meet Rise, Betty and Favorite Child this year has been powered by my partners.   Their leadership, vision, and unwavering commitment drive our collective growth. A couple of key insights stand out: - Collaboration Amplifies Impact: As my mentor Eric Steinbach said repeatedly: "We're better together!" - a mantra that rings true as we combine our strengths to create solutions that go beyond our individual capacities. - Shared Wisdom: Diverse perspectives from you inspire innovation and refine our strategies, fostering growth and development. - Lifting Each Other: Celebrating each partner's success is essential, as we all thrive in the light of one another’s achievements. - Trust as Our Foundation: Trust forms the bedrock of our success, enabling empowerment and mutual support that propel us forward. - The Ripple Effect: Our collaborative efforts extend far beyond us, creating positive waves that touch clients, communities, and industries. To my esteemed partners and colleagues, you are the architects of our shared success. Let's keep empowering, celebrating, and thriving together! #BusinessPartnership #Leadership #Teamwork