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- A Team Goal is Good. A Shared Purpose is Better.
Leaders connect to the intangible.
They recognize a part of their responsibility to connect team members to something meaningful that they don’t see themselves. One way is a shared purpose.
Let’s get after it,
I. The best leaders understand that a common enemy is galvanizing, but a common purpose is inspiring.
What it means:
A common enemy can galvanize people to movement. While a common enemy is motivating, a common purpose will inspire action that a leader doesn’t even think is possible.
II. The best leader’s make the mundane work meaningful.
What it means:
The work you and your team doesn’t change, but the meaning behind the work can. Part of a leader’s job is to do the creative work to make that connection for themselves and their team members.
III. First purpose, then performance.
What it means:
Every leader cares about performance. However, to deliver results consistently, first, connect with purpose. It will guide your decision-making and behavior.
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John Eades
CEO | LearnLoft | The Sales Infrastructure
The Optimistic Outlook (New Newsletter)
Ever catch yourself thinking negatively instead of positively? Are you guilt of focusing on the gap before acknowledging the gain?
The truth is you control your thoughts more than you realize. Getting the opportunity to coach leaders at every level, I noticed a pattern. Everyone, regardless of their achievements, struggles with negative thinking.
That’s why I am thrilled to introduce a new daily newsletter, The Optimistic Outlook, designed to remind you to focus on the bright side, one day at a time. Join 300+ leaders who are already improving their Optimistic Outlook.
Three Key Leadership Behaviors (Video)
Most managers believe they are doing three key leadership behaviors well.
Gallup's research shows a surprising gap.
Here are the three areas:
1. Recognition for good work
2. Provides weekly feedback
3. Builds a collaborative team
The gap between perception and reality is why employee engagement struggles.
If you're a manager, ask yourself, are you doing these three things as well as you believe you are?
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