Environment means the right soil to grow in, the right air to breathe in and the right climate to live in.
Questions to consider in leading a team:
<!--[if !supportLists]-->1. <!--[endif]-->Do I understand what it takes to be a TEAM.
T- tolerance of each other weaknesses
E- encouragement towards each other’s successes
<!--[if !supportLists]-->A- <!--[endif]-->acknowledge that each of us has something to offer
M- mindfulness that we need each other.
<!--[if !supportLists]-->2. <!--[endif]-->Are my expectations Crystal Clear?
“Having an understanding so you don’t have a misunderstanding.” -Charles Blair
<!--[if !supportLists]-->3. <!--[endif]-->Does my team understand “Why What we do is so some important?”
<!--[if !supportLists]-->4. <!--[endif]-->Does my team define success with their customer?
How to define success with the customer is by asking the customer what success looks like.
<!--[if !supportLists]-->5. <!--[endif]-->Am I holding people accountable for performance?
<!--[if !supportLists]-->6. <!--[endif]-->Do I seek out barriers and remove them?
<!--[if !supportLists]-->7. <!--[endif]-->Do I give the freedom required to learn, grow, and deliver?
<!--[if !supportLists]-->8. <!--[endif]-->Do I foster a culture of inclusion and Hire people that are different then me?
<!--[if !supportLists]-->9. <!--[endif]-->Am I a consensus builder?
The leader’s challenge: “Teamwork is a constant balancing act between self interest and group interest.” – Susan Campbell
<!--[if !supportLists]-->10. <!--[endif]-->Have I created a caring environment among team members?
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Setting the Leadership Standard- Dr. John C. Maxwell
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