Terry Starbucker

APRIL 8, 2012

Failure to Mediate – Every organization will have conflicts, whether it is person to person, or department to department. Successful leaders learn that stepping into the breach to resolve them, rather than standing back or ignoring them, can avoid even bigger problems down the road, and build influence throughout an organization.

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Terry Starbucker

DECEMBER 18, 2011

I also never liked their visual counterpart, the organization chart., Organizations are wider and “flatter” now, such that an old school 8 1/2 by 11 piece of paper cannot, and should not, ever do it justice. Lines are now blurred, the tethers released in a spirit of trust and respect.

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Terry Starbucker

MARCH 5, 2019

Unchecked and unreleased anger can be a killer to any organization, but add “plumber” to your leadership toolbox, and you’ll be just fine. I’ve learned this the hard way over my many years in the business world, especially when I didn’t have a leader/plumber of my own. And you don’t even need a wrench.

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Mentor Learning-by-Doing Energy Information 407

Terry Starbucker

JULY 31, 2011

In a nutshell, the reason is this – developing and implementing a real communications strategy that assures full knowledge and information absorption throughout an organization takes a lot of hard work, especially on the part of the leader on top of the organization.

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Terry Starbucker

MARCH 13, 2014

Hi all – on March 11, I gave a presentation at the Leadership Summit, a great online event organized by Macro Recruitment in Australia . My presentation included my thoughts on what I believe to be the 8 Guiding Principles of More Human Leadership.

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Leadership Download Learning-by-Doing Metrics 343

Terry Starbucker

JANUARY 5, 2014

It was a real treat to have Liane on the show, because of her many years of experience in working with some of North America’s leading financial services, consumer goods, high tech, and healthcare organizations, providing her deep insights into group dynamics to create powerful changes in top teams.

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Terry Starbucker

JUNE 19, 2013

to talk about my philosophy of More Human leadership, and how by practicing such leadership we can acheive the “success trifecta”: A great company (or organization), A happy team, and A fulfilled you. Recently I sat down for an interview with Steve Cunningham of Readitfor.me Many thanks to Steve and Readitfor.me

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Terry Starbucker

NOVEMBER 24, 2013

Some companies let that development happen organically – otherwise known as “on the job training” That was the situation I was in back in 1987, when I was thrown head first into the leadership pool at age 27, as the new COO of a cable TV company.

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Leadership Development Development Seminar Leadership 305

Terry Starbucker

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

And it can transform your organization, and more importantly, it can transform YOU. Make them happy by connecting them “to the cause&#. A smiley face can be the best business plan of them all . That’s personal leadership. Lead well!!

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Terry Starbucker

NOVEMBER 20, 2016

And who should be the one sorting it all out for an organization and/or team pushing for greatness? When is a dream too big? When is it not big enough? When should the dream change? YOU, the leader. . There is no other person that can do it most effectively, or with the most impact.

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Terry Starbucker

MAY 26, 2013

They saw themselves as an important part of the organizations’s future (that is, the leader made sure they understood their roles and how it made a difference). They were surrounded by teammates who cared about their overall well-being (because the leader set that tone and held everyone else to the same standard).

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Terry Starbucker

APRIL 8, 2018

Over my career I figured out that too much complexity in an organization, and too much data, can hamper the doers. In the business world, if you are a decision-maker, above all else you need to trust yourself. Lastly, there’s the fourth element – organizational and structural simplicity.

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COO Analysis Sports Learning-by-Doing 306

Terry Starbucker

APRIL 9, 2019

Humility – This is where leadership has to (almost literally) wear two faces; there’s no question that a confident leader is important, because they set the tone for the entire organization they lead. On the other hand, showing humility once again emphasizes the human side of the equation, and lets everyone know that it’s not all about you.

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Terry Starbucker

MAY 8, 2014

And to top it all off, he’s donating a part of his profits to an organization called America’s VetDogs, a non-profit organization in Smithtown, NY that provides service dogs to disabled veterans at no charge (his family raises puppies to become such guide dogs).

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Terry Starbucker

FEBRUARY 19, 2012

8 ) Admit that we will make some mistakes along the way, but own up to them - Nobody, or no organization, is perfect. Knowing we had to earn it was the right first step. 2 ) Showing empathy about the past trust issues – or, “you can’t ignore what happened before” (even though it wasn’t on your watch).

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Terry Starbucker

JANUARY 29, 2017

3 ) Recognize the value of the work that they perform, and its importance to the cause – NOBODY in a business organization should ever be “on the margins”. 8 ) Admit that you will make some mistakes along the way, and own up to them – Nobody, or no organization, is perfect. You’re going to mess up.

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Terry Starbucker

JULY 16, 2011

For leader at or near the top of any organization, it’s really coming to grips with the fact that while decentralization (aka “flat organizations&# ) seems to be in vogue these days, it just HAS to be balanced with some very “centralized&# actions.

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Terry Starbucker

APRIL 24, 2014

The back door information passageway is locked – In larger organizations there are occasions where other departments try to use the “back door” to get information, bypassing the leader and going right to the teammate. If that venting goes public, or worse, viral, you have some work to do.

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Terry Starbucker

JULY 7, 2013

Here were the 3 core styles they noted: 1) “Sports Coaches” – energetic, organized, goal setter, teacher, no-nonsense & tough, strictly professional. 2) “Drivers/Directors” – hands on, ambitious, focused, firm, hard-working, order-giver, rough around edges.

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Terry Starbucker

JANUARY 23, 2014

Under the banner of his company Extreme Leadership Incorporated, he is also is a senior-level leadership coach and consultant, and has worked with and spoken to a wide variety of public and private organizations in virtually every arena.

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Terry Starbucker

MARCH 30, 2014

Or, share it in other ways – volunteer to speak to a trade association, at a rotary meeting, or some other organization. Let it go out and play, and then kick it up ten notches and share what you’ve learned with your team. Do a “lunch and learn”, for example.

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Terry Starbucker

DECEMBER 22, 2013

More human leaders are the true organization “flatteners”, enabling engagement, empowerment and job fulfillment throughout the workforce, and keeping the ship pointed in the right direction. Everybody has an important role to play, and that role is understood within the context of the greater whole.

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Terry Starbucker

JANUARY 18, 2015

Larry is a fellow partner with Social Venture Partners Portland , an organization committed to ensuring all children in the community have thriving and productive lives. This is why it is essential for us as individuals, leaders, or organizations to reflect on our values, goals, and actual behavior. It brings with it responsibility.

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Terry Starbucker

APRIL 10, 2014

Which ones you choose are often critical to whether or not you and your team will make the progress it needs to hit the success targets of your company or organization. In any day there are probably hundreds, if not thousands, of actions you can take.

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Productivity Products Leadership Learning-by-Doing 373

Terry Starbucker

MAY 18, 2011

AND, a true test of the organizations ability to hire good front line supervisors. Not just someone who was paid only to relay the orders from “corporate&#. This does take guts from those in the executive suites. It’s a big trust thing. Go ahead, “act small&#. And crush your big competitors. Tweet This Post.

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Terry Starbucker

DECEMBER 4, 2016

There is no other way to really get a feel for your challenge and how to take it on than to talk to as many people as you can within the organization you lead. Step 4: Survey The Landscape (and open your ears) – Your first 3-6 months on the job should be more listening than talking.

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Terry Starbucker

JUNE 26, 2014

Unchecked and unreleased anger can be a killer to any organization, but think like a plumber, and you’ll be just fine. I’ve learned this the hard way over my many years in the business world, especially when I didn’t have a safety valve manager of my own. And you don’t even need a wrench.

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Terry Starbucker

MARCH 31, 2013

Leaders should never make what they’re doing all about them, to the point where they are “everywhere” in an organization. There is such a thing as TOO MUCH leadership. Leaders can flame out in much the same way, if they’re not careful.

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Terry Starbucker

JULY 1, 2012

There are times when a leadership vacuum can sneak up on you and your organization, one that can quickly erase all the hard work and success that preceded it.

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Terry Starbucker

DECEMBER 8, 2013

I break it down to 4 steps: Set up meaningful metrics and measurements, both short-term and long-term, that cascade down the organization. What are the critical steps in going from talk to action?

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Terry Starbucker

FEBRUARY 26, 2017

The back door for information is locked – In larger organizations there are occasions where other departments try to use the “back door” to get information, bypassing the leader and going right to the teammate. If that venting goes public, or worse, viral, you have some work to do.

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Travel Information Quality Leadership 150

Terry Starbucker

JULY 15, 2012

I also figured out that too much complexity in an organization, and too much data, can hamper the doers – Tom Peters also noted this in “In Search of Excellence” The successful companies were able to streamline to the point where they create.

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Analysis Learning-by-Doing Entrepreneur Review 303

Terry Starbucker

SEPTEMBER 18, 2011

And the interesting thing is, it’s not really a matter of getting the words right at all levels of the organization - there are many different ways of saying the same thing. But the underlying values are the same (my business partner Liz Strauss has really helped my understanding of this point – thanks Liz).

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Terry Starbucker

AUGUST 12, 2012

Humility - This is where leadership has to (almost literally) wear two faces; there’s no question that a confident leader is important, because they set the tone for the entire organization they lead. This balancing act requires nothing more than good old common sense (i.e. 5) Talking vs.

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Webinar Leadership Innovation Objective 370

Terry Starbucker

DECEMBER 31, 2017

. “I will synthesize our goals to a memorable mantra” – Now that you’ve studied the business/project plan (see above), the challenge will be to reduce it to “bite sized” pieces so it can be effectively communicated throughout the organization – just like a mantra- that can be memorized and repeated.

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Terry Starbucker

DECEMBER 4, 2011

Knowing Names - This can be such a difference maker in larger organizations – it may seem like an impossible task, but remembering a name sends another subtle caring message. This may seem trivial, but think about it – what goes through your mind when your boss is slumped in a chair, or is slouching up a hallway?

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Terry Starbucker

DECEMBER 29, 2013

Synthesize Goals - Now that you’ve studied the business/project plan (see above), you need to reduce it to “bite sized” pieces so it can be effectively communicated throughout the organization.

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