Terry Starbucker

AUGUST 26, 2012

It’s certainly a pleasant environment to work in, and the essential work is getting done, but something is missing. The bars never get raised, or the assumptions behind the standards challenged. But there’s plenty of opportunity for “good job!”s ”s all around.

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Terry Starbucker

OCTOBER 9, 2011

Adam believes that a truly successful organization is not solely measured by a gain in stock price, increase in year over year sales, or higher margin, but in serving to create an environment, experience or product that aides both employees and customers in the journey of discovering their own limitless potential.).

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Terry Starbucker

MAY 11, 2011

Nothing extraordinary is happening. Make the Pride Principle work for you.

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Terry Starbucker

MARCH 15, 2015

And when pride is gone, the work environment suffers greatly, dissatisfaction grows, and while things do get “done right”, not much is being “done well”. Fear is like Kryptonite to pride – the only motivation to do it right is, “ I’m afraid to be fired If I don’t “. Nothing extraordinary is happening.

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Terry Starbucker

MAY 31, 2018

2) 15 Big Differences Between Acting Like a Boss and BEING a Leader- “In fast paced, high stress business environments it can be all too easy sometimes for leaders to slip into what I call “Boss Man” mode.” I never, ever, want to be one of “those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat.”.

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Terry Starbucker

DECEMBER 31, 2017

Do it for at least five minutes a day for a week, and then make a mental note to recreate this “listening environment” every time you are in the presence of your teammates. Feel and “hear” what it’s like to not multitask, and just focus on your breath, and what’s happening around you.

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Terry Starbucker

SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

It was the confluence of several things – a funeral, a business trip, a management meeting, and a conference – that created a perfect learning environment. Occasionally, however, this higher level reflection can happen, and this past week was one of those times for me. The work must be for a cause greater than ourselves.

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Terry Starbucker

MARCH 8, 2015

Because after all, we’re talking about humans here- we all function better in environments where we know in our hearts that our caretakers, our mentors, and our leaders really care about us, and are doing their best to guide and teach us.

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Terry Starbucker

DECEMBER 29, 2013

Make a mental note to recreate this “listening environment” every time you are in the presence of your teammates. Feel and “hear” what it’s like to not multitask, and just take in what’s happening around you.

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Terry Starbucker

OCTOBER 30, 2011

The Millennials have come of age in this environment, so in many respects they have been conditioned to be impatient. Consequently this impatience doesn’t usually produce great results in the workplace, especially when it comes to strategic planning or long, drawn out tasks.

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Terry Starbucker

DECEMBER 12, 2010

We achieved great things together, and because of the “family&# environment we created, we also had a heck of a lot of fun doing it. I know all this because I was extraordinarily fortunate to be a part of a company and a team where I could be a human first, and then a leader.

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Terry Starbucker

JANUARY 25, 2015

It happens to every leader at one time or another – a time when our mettle is tested in a high stress and high stakes environment, when something goes very very badly. Are you ready for your leadership moment of truth? Because HOW you handle that moment will leave a lasting and definitive mark on those you lead.

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Terry Starbucker

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

Not the singing itself per se, but the ability for a leader to “mix it up” to surprise and inspire can go a very, very long way towards establishing the kind of productive work environment that will produce better than good, if not great, results. And who doesn’t need a joy injection once in a while?

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Terry Starbucker

JANUARY 4, 2015

Cory Carmen, Carmen Ranch : “ We are committed to preserving the natural environment and providing our customers with healthy and delicious beef. It so easy to see when you have an image of what you’re going to become.”. 2) Understand market trends. People want a connection to their food again.” ” .

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Terry Starbucker

MARCH 11, 2012

The same is true of the journey of ourselves and our people in the work environment. Initially every step meets a clear and obvious goal, and progress in this early stage is measurable, quantifiable – even easy and fun. Learning linear tasks and overall expectations takes a relatively small investment of time and energy.

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Terry Starbucker

OCTOBER 8, 2017

We just can’t take this human side out if it – we all function better in environments where we know in our hearts that our caretakers, our mentors, and our leaders, really care about us, and are doing their best to guide and teach us. It is essential. .

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Terry Starbucker

OCTOBER 3, 2010

I thought it would be a difficult environment to work in. Mary Shaun Emerson October 8, 2010 at 9:22 am I am familiar with a Fortune 100 company that doesn’t have offices at all. EVERYONE has a cubicle. At first, I didn’t get it. On the contrary, the openness of the architecture permeates the culture which is a beautiful thing.

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Terry Starbucker

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

was a safe environment for a leader to work in. It was a predictable and reliable pattern of conduct, with defined rules of engagement that required, above all else, that any vulnerable trip wires are avoided at all costs, and a complete unconditional acceptance of “the rules” that came down from their pedestal.

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Terry Starbucker

JANUARY 3, 2010

Make a mental note to recreate this “listening environment&# every time you are in the presence of your teammates. This approach also considers implications for the environment and results in pro?table Feel and “hear&# what it’s like to not multitask, and just take in what’s happening around you.

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Leadership Ethics Course Learning-by-Doing 418

Terry Starbucker

JULY 10, 2011

It’s just not a good word in a team environment – I got to the point where I’d call somebody out on it nearly every time I heard it in the “silo” and “buy-in” contexts. If our reports and other managers use this word a lot with field employees, we have a huge “buy-in” problem with company policies and directives.

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Terry Starbucker

NOVEMBER 29, 2009

Because after all, we’re talking about humans here- we all function better in environments where we know in our hearts that our caretakers, our mentors, and our leaders, really care about us, and are doing their best to guide and teach us. It makes for a very fulfilling work environment.

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Terry Starbucker

SEPTEMBER 5, 2010

Not the singing itself per se, but the ability for a leader to “mix it up” to surprise and inspire can go a very, very long way towards establishing the kind of productive work environment that will produce better than good, if not great, results. And who doesn’t need a joy injection once in a while?

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Terry Starbucker

JULY 4, 2010

And there lies the real lesson in making this comparison – the leader’s ability to create the right environment for success in that laboratory, for as many subjects as possible. If they don’t prove to be true for any individual, the experiment is adjusted and/or recalibrated, or abandoned altogether.

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Terry Starbucker

AUGUST 25, 2010

Yes, we have to learn from those mistakes we make, or we will indeed repeat them. Lastly, while we need to take the time to reflect on the lessons from our mistakes, once that is done and we’ve absorbed the learning, we must let the mistake itself go, or what I call “ put it in the rear view mirror “ Why?

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Terry Starbucker

AUGUST 5, 2018

With fewer problems, and early wake up calls, or late night repair jobs at 2AM, they could also spend more stress-free time at home, improving their overall life in the process.

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Terry Starbucker

FEBRUARY 8, 2010

Darrin J February 11, 2010 at 3:27 pm As a product manager I have found probing for and answering the why questions created a much more positive team environment and in many cases led to completing things faster.

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Terry Starbucker

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

You learn to say no when you assess the business environment and plan your actions to ensure that you meet your customer focused deliverables. Barb Dworak March 2, 2010 at 1:19 pm Great Article. I have to keep reminding myself to apply these basic principles to the job search as I did on the work front.

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Terry Starbucker

MAY 9, 2010

When leaders experience failure in their groups, the environment will be far from jovial, but the opportunity to teach will be unequaled. I’ve learned a lot of very important, difficult lessons, both conceptual and practical, from situations that were FAR from fun. Just a thought.

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Terry Starbucker

JUNE 24, 2010

SOBCon is unique in that the environment and culture support creating deeper connections with friends – and friends you haven’t made yet. Many of the folks I follow, work with and talk with on the phone I met at my first SOBCon two years ago. Many others I knew, but never met them in person.

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Terry Starbucker

SEPTEMBER 12, 2010

We’re each responsible for leading ourself, which then leads to better collaborative environments. And that’s a good thing. Learning to build stronger community is the best return on social media for me. Erica Ross-Krieger September 18, 2010 at 4:32 pm Thanks Terry. Your post is right on schedule.

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Terry Starbucker

OCTOBER 13, 2013

Provides the right work environment and incentives to allow the team to thrive. In other words, a more human leader: Is concerned and interested in the welfare of the team. Looks after and attends to the professional needs and growth of the team. Gives the proper attention to doing tasks in a way that will avoid damage or risk.

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Terry Starbucker

MAY 1, 2011

The technician has a tough job, encountering a lot of different work environments, from scorching heat to bitter cold, and demanding hours (like going out at 2AM to fix a cable line when its 15 below zero). My example will be those technicians. Let’s work through the model, as I did with my company: 1. happiness).

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Terry Starbucker

JANUARY 10, 2010

The Corporate world can be a ruthless uncaring environment at times and does not always bring out the best human characteristics. We really do get something back anyway…typically a lot of feel-good endorphins that feed our own spirit and create an environment of positive emotional contagion.

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