Leadership
Managing team relationships
Each person has their own preferences and drives. Without self-awareness and an awareness of others, a team will never be able to maximize their efforts. Looking at relationships between two people can be a helpful tool for other awareness. Using it, you can look at how to work best with others on the team, or…
Creating flexibility and adaptability
As how we work changes, team flexibility becomes paramount. Roles can change from project to project, so it’s important for each member to be able to adapt where needed. As a manager, you should always set clear expectations and goals for the team, but you can use the behavioral drives to determine if you should…
Keep on learning
Like many things in life, it takes time and practice to improve self-awareness. Having the drive to always improve and grow will lead you in the right direction. The fact that you’re participating right now is a great sign! Keep going; great leaders area always looking for ways to improve. At your next 1:1, ask…
Communicating with the team in mind
We’ve talked about how awareness impacts your actions. What about your expression? Whether you’re in a 1:1 or team meeting, how you communicate impacts the effectiveness of the message. And this isn’t just about verbal communication. Non-verbal cues are important as well. Ask the following questions on the right to see how self-aware you really…
Tailoring your leadership style
Why does knowing yourself matter when it comes to leading others? Whether it’s delegation, feedback, or communication in general, how you operate impacts how your employees interact with you. But self-awareness alone won’t improve your leadership skills; you have to put that awareness into action. This includes understanding how to manage employees who might not…
Leadership types
Great leaders are aware of their capabilities and caution areas, and they continuously develop themselves to maximize the former and minimize the latter. The first step is to understand how you naturally lead. That insight allows you to be conscientious about your employees and how to relate to and inspire them individually. One of the…