Archive for "Generations"

Today’s Leaders Need Vulnerability, Not Bravado by Amy C. Edmondson and Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic AccountabilityGenerationsLeadership

November 3rd, 2020 by Spencer Penhart leave a comment

Few myths are as pervasive as the notion that leaders ought to appear tough and confident. Or at least, that was the case prior to the current pandemic, which has exposed the many weaknesses of forceful, dominant leaders and highlighted the superiority of those who have the courage to reveal their vulnerabilities. Click here for the full article by Amy C. Edmondson and Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic

U.S. suffered $16 trillion loss over 20 years due to racism new Citigroup study finds By David Brancaccio, Nova Safo, and Alex Schroeder GenerationsLeadership

September 28th, 2020 by Spencer Penhart leave a comment

It’s a colossal number: $16 trillion. That’s the economic loss suffered over 20 years due to racism in America, according to a new study by the big bank Citigroup.

The study offers policies to add $5 trillion in extra economic activity over the next five years. Marketplace’s Nova Safo looked into the study. The following is an excerpt of his conversation with “Marketplace Morning Report” host David Brancaccio.

David Brancaccio: How’d Citigroup get $16 trillion?

Nova Safo: The study divides this into several areas where it points out pervasive discrimination against Black Americans, such as homeownership and lower wages compared to white workers.  Click here for the full article by David Brancaccio, Nova Safo, and Alex Schroeder

Companies should build a culture of collaboration to address coronavirus challenges by Steve Salisbury GenerationsLeadership

September 23rd, 2020 by Spencer Penhart leave a comment

BUILD Inc., a Chicago youth development organization, was prepared to address Covid-19 because it had invested in culture.

Two and a half years ago, the leadership team at BUILD (Broader Urban Involvement & Leadership Development) started an effort to improve its culture. This included several elements such as:

  1. Creating a plan to deliberately focus on activities to work more effectively across the organization.
  2. Understanding and developing team behaviors that encouraged collaboration and reduced the impact of cross-functional dysfunction.
  3. Building an executive team structure to distribute decision making and give all levels of leadership a voice in change.  Click here for the full article by Steve Salisbury

Are You Building High-Performing Teams? by Jim Morgan AccountabilityGenerationsLeadership

August 21st, 2020 by Spencer Penhart leave a comment

It is important to work hard at building a high-performance team. Not only does it lead to better performance outcomes, but it is also a tremendous personal experience. Why in the world would you not want to be part of something so great? And why would you not want to experience it with others? A desire, and ideally, ability, to develop high-performance teams is a powerful recruitment and retention tool. Pay, benefits, and personal growth opportunities have to be competitive, but all else being equal, most people will choose to be part of a high-performance team.  Click here for the full article by Jim Morgan.

Build a Culture That Aligns with People’s Values by Natalie Baumgartner AccountabilityGenerationsUncategorized

August 6th, 2020 by Spencer Penhart leave a comment

Candidates are seeking workplaces where they can intertwine their beliefs with those of the company, and work together on a common vision of purpose and success. As leaders grapple with how to recruit top candidates and retain employees, they must rethink how they’re shaping and building a culture that unites people around a common cause. Great culture should provide continuous alignment to the vision, purpose, and goals of the organization.  Click here for the full article by Natalie Baumgartner

How to Avoid Burnout in a Remote Team BY ALISON GROVES ExecutionGenerationsHigh Performance Teams

July 13th, 2020 by Spencer Penhart leave a comment

Working remotely is a wonderful thing. It allows you to work in your best environment, giving your teammates and company the chance to have your best work. It also lets you call your own shots, leaving you more creative, happier, and healthier (hello no germs spreading around an office!).

But there is a tendency to work more while working remotely. When your home is your office, it’s hard to put separation between your work life and personal life. Though total control is great, not being able to pull yourself away from work can more easily lead to burnout.

When you’re part of a distributed team, what’s the best way to cope and balance the great aspects about remote working with the sometimes-not-so-great parts? We posed that question to 22 members of remote teams around the world. Here are their responses, with actionable ways to help you avoid getting burned out while working remotely. And even if you work in a traditional, on-site team, you’ll likely find tips here to help you keep balance in today’s mobile-first, always connected world.  Click here for the full article.

Managers: Here’s A 7-Step Practical Guide To Leading A Remote Team By Leah Ryder ExecutionGenerationsHigh Performance TeamsLeadership

July 10th, 2020 by Spencer Penhart leave a comment

Managers of remote teams do all the same things in-office managers do: Hiring, onboarding, performance reviews, weekly check-ins, and more. We just do them a little… differently. Yes, we use many (many) Zoom calls to keep up facetime with our teams, but managing employees who work from home 100% of the time takes more strategic thinking and intentional planning than simply recreating in-office scenarios in a digital world. Click here for the full article.

Your Team Is Now Working Remotely—5 Ways To Strengthen Communication And Team Cohesion In The COVID-19 World By Nicole Bendaly ExecutionGenerationsHigh Performance TeamsLeadership

July 9th, 2020 by Spencer Penhart leave a comment

Many teams are waking up to a new reality of working remotely. Working remotely creates a new set of challenges that are being amplified by the added stress of school closures and by the anxiety many are facing during this pandemic. A crisis like this can either break a team down and widen any cracks in its foundation, or it can result in the emergence of true greatness. As a leader, having the right mindset, structure and strategies to enhance communication and build team cohesion will help you ensure the latter is true for you and your team. I hope the concrete strategies and steps I share below will help you to bring some added calm, focus and renewed energy to your team.  Click here for the full article.

7 Tips for Successfully Managing Remote TeamsThese tips will help you and your team be productive regardless of where they work. BY JASON ATEN, TECH COLUMNIST GenerationsHigh Performance Teams

July 9th, 2020 by Spencer Penhart leave a comment

Right now, remote working–or, working from home–has become more than a trend. It’s now a necessity for companies all across the globe. As a result, there are thousands of team leaders and managers who find themselves suddenly managing a completely remote team. Honestly, that can be scary, especially if it’s the first time you’ve ever had to do so and didn’t have a lot of time to prepare.  Click here for the full article.