By opening up your creativity, this behavior can have a positive impact on those around you so everyone thrives! Successful leaders today need to focus not only on productivity, but also on developing key behaviors that will have a positive impact on those around them. One of these behaviors is being open to their own creativity. When you open your mind to being more creative, you will impact others around you, encouraging them to open themselves to their own creativity. When a person is in creative mode, they are thriving. When you allow your creative mind freedom, it allows you to … [Read more...]
The One Thing a Leader Can do for Their Team
A good leader inspires their team to achieve the next level. A good leader is inspiring. They have a vision for the future and can articulate it in a way that inspires others to get on board. They're also able to motivate their team members by setting challenging but achievable goals. When people are inspired, they're more likely to give their best effort and achieve great things. Our FREE ebooks help leaders reach their next level of success. If you'd like to reach your next level, view our library and download the best one for you. … [Read more...]
What Are You Waiting For?
Act on opportunity and inspire your team. As a leader, you’re often presented with opportunities that will bring value to you and your business. But you delay taking initiative and placing a plan in action. This slowed response not only impacts you as the leader, but those that look to you — your team. The habits you create in your business about your business have an impact on your team and become what they absorb and ultimately imitate. When you see your employees or team members taking initiative about the tasks that have been delegated to them, it reflects the example you’ve set. … [Read more...]
4 Ways to Take Better Initiative as a Leader
Take action to prepare for the future. The bottom line is true leaders never stop finding ways to remain innovative and in charge of their business, team, and life. It’s the difference between where you currently are and where you’d like to be. Are there areas where you could take more initiative? Today, I want to share how to take better initiative. Step One: Begin with the End in Mind Whenever you decide to start something new, a clear vision of the desired result should be in view. If you don’t have a concise idea of what the outcome will be, you’re more likely to never start or … [Read more...]
Get Powerful Feedback With These Questions
Getting feedback from your team is crucial to your success as a leader. Should you ask for feedback from your team members to use to become a better leader? Absolutely. Make it clear that you're open to their comments and suggestions, as well as how they can provide feedback. Don't be afraid of negative feedback – no one is perfect, so hearing constructive criticism will help you become a better leader instead of a bitter one. Once you have their feedback, ask yourself these questions: How can I use this information to improve? Is there anything else I should be aware of? … [Read more...]