Inspirational Leadership – Creating Positive Momentum

Notable author William Arthur Ward once wrote: “The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.” The same applies for the leader. Keep in mind that all leadership actions previously mentioned are not mutually exclusive. Can the great leader inspire without telling, explaining or demonstrating? No. The great leader inspires in part, by employing a healthy balance of each communication approach. Anyone can be an inspirational leader, but only…

The Environment Matters. Creating Energy to Increase Engagement, Productivity, Cohesion and Resilience.

In the workplace, energy and environment are closely linked for better motivation, but many leaders try to force people in other ways to be motivated. The goal should not be to motivate others, but to create an environment in which people can plug in and find their own motivation. If an environment drains people’s energy, then engagement, productivity, cohesion, resilience and motivation will decrease as well. This is not just the job of the leader, but…

Your Value vs. the Overall Value

During any type of conversation or situation, we often respond with what provides gratification for our most immediate need. Many times, this is done unconsciously and without a second thought. What we should consider instead is being intentional about and driven by what is best for the greater good, providing value for all. Where is your focus during conversations and situations? Which value is most important in the moment – your own or that of the…

The Importance of Collaboration in Organizations

According to COO and Scrum product owner Sebastien Boyer, one of the primary factors that contribute to the productivity and success of any organization is whether or not the organization can perform well as a team. Collaboration takes place when two or more individuals work together toward achieving a common goal. In order for a group to successfully be collaborative, there must be a certain level of accountability from each member of the group. This…