RapidStart Leadership

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

M ake the first few tasks as easy as possible; when people experience quick, early successes, it sets a positive atmosphere and keeps them engaged. During – Staying Organized and Engaged. Be organized. There are thousands of great charitable organizations that would love to have all the volunteer help they can get.

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RapidStart Leadership

JUNE 19, 2018

In the transition from idea on paper to success in the real world, refining the plan though testing is probably one of the smartest things … Refining the Plan: Hamburgers on the Tennis Court? How do you know if your plan will work? Having a solid plan is one thing; knowing that it will work is something entirely different. Read More ».

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RapidStart Leadership

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Their success becomes dependent on your actions. First, organize the team. Ultimately success or failure still rests on your shoulders, and the idea is to set everyone up to be successful. Playing tennis invites what Dan Rockwell calls Reverse Delegation. The tasks flow backwards from them to you. Accountability issues.

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RapidStart Leadership

MARCH 28, 2017

So, just like preparing a house for sale, maybe it’s time to do a little team spring cleaning to bring the shine back to your organization. Imagine someone from a major business magazine is coming to write about your leadership “secrets” and what makes your team so successful. • Model someone else’s success.

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RapidStart Leadership

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

As a friend of mine in the finance industry pointed out, successful teamwork under these conditions is all about finding creative ways to shrink the distance between you and the team. Whatever fits best for your organization, a predictable and steady communications flow will help your teammates feel connected and involved.

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RapidStart Leadership

JULY 25, 2017

Read on, if you are interested in driving change in your organization. [In Chan Kim and Renée Mauborgne, I thought it was going to be all about what the title suggests – developing successful business strategies, (possibly with some kind of nautical theme). There is no additional cost to you.]. Blood in the Water.

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RapidStart Leadership

JANUARY 2, 2018

To be successful (however we choose to define that term) we have to think for ourselves, generate thoughts of our own, and decide the direction that’s best for us. Use the morning commute to organize for the coming day, or the evening drive to line up priorities for tomorrow. Where did the time go? How did I get here?

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RapidStart Leadership

JUNE 9, 2017

The Nazis’ best chance for success would be to prevent the Allies from establishing a foothold and building up their strength. So as they groped around in the dark, unfamiliar landscape, they organized themselves, somebody took charge, and they figured out what they could do. For them to win in the chaos, there are two tools they need.

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RapidStart Leadership

MARCH 7, 2017

Following that metaphor, establishing trust in an organization can be a lot like boarding a train to the coast. Ask about what is challenging them, and look for ways to help them be more successful at what they do. In your organization, this equates to delegating responsibility and authority to get things done.

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RapidStart Leadership

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

You are giving them a chance to be successful. Don’t believe the organization chart. Start with the idea that the organization chart is probably inaccurate. People don’t know how the new leader will react and that can make them nervous. Most people want to do well, so help them out. Click To Tweet.

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RapidStart Leadership

MARCH 23, 2017

Think about what the overall behaviors that are most important to the success of your team, and write them down. If your organization uses some kind of performance review, include your cultural values in the process. What kinds of things should someone who is a good teammate be doing? Get some input.

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RapidStart Leadership

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Organize your thoughts before speaking with the boss; think about what she would want to know and how you can convey that information clearly. Many introverts have a hard time tooting their own horn, yet people need to know of your successes. You can achieve this by talking about your teammates and how they contributed to the win.

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