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What if you could get your team 100% on board with your vision and strategy from the start? One of the most common mistakes I see in my clients comes down to one very simple issue: communication. That is, the failure to communicate the strategy effectively. Leaders often assume that everyone understands the strategy, but without clear and consistent communication, employees may be confused or lack the necessary buy-in. As we all know, when you don’t have the team on board with you, it’s going to be impossible to execute your strategy you have envisioned. Yes, it can feel tedious to lay out the entire strategy and explain every step: after all, it makes complete and obvious sense to you! But for your team on the outside, what we see time and again, is that this is exactly what is needed. Here’s the takeaway: 🔵 Effective and regular communication is key 🔵 Effective leaders prioritize clear, consistent, and transparent communication throughout the 🔵 implementation process 🔵 By regularly communicating the strategy, its rationale, and the expected outcomes, leaders help build understanding, buy-in, and commitment among employees at all levels If you’re interested in an assessment of how well your strategy messages are doing in engaging your team, reach out to us…we can help! https://lnkd.in/guq2A4-q #RandelConsultingAssociates #GrowthLeaders #ChangeConsultant #GrowthSolutions #Leadership #BusinessLeadership #Strategy #Communication

Most senior leaders, VP, SVP and CEOs say they have mandates to build organizational capabilities but grapple with the challenge, how to go about it. Helping many companies and numerous leaders, we have seen proven results from an approach... That is more of a balance between - Art and science - Tangible and intangible - Near term and longer term - Ambitious and pragmatic Here is a 4 concrete process that can bring all of them together: 1. Clarity Put your and your teams thoughts together, and bring clarity on - Why you are where you are, how did you land here -Why now is the time to reflect and do something about it - What do you hear from customers, within your companies - employees front line and other teams, where is competition headed 2. Courage Work on building courage into your teams by creating safe space - Find who needs a bit of push /nudge - Who is new to the game - What small steps can be taken - What big steps are waiting out there to be taken 3. Commitment once you bring clarity and build courage - Commit to see through the end - Do not give up, perseverance is key - There will be obstacles, resistances to overcome - There will be uncharted paths 4. Confidence - Focus on results, it motivates and build confidence - Reflect and relearn - Practice building stronger bond - Internalize your strength. - Recognize it's not just luck that got you the results, though it may have some of it. Capability building is not a one step process. Continue the cycle, to go to the next level...... Otherwise it may plateau or fall back...... If you think anyone in your network would benefit from this content you can contribute by making a quick comment or by sharing. #management #leadership #capability

🚀Empowering Leadership: Navigating Success with Control, Competence, and Clarity 🚀 Recently delved into "Turn the Ship Around" by L. David Marquet, a transformative guide to leadership.🚢 Here are my key takeaways: 1. Control: Rewrite the genetic code, act to foster new thinking, and use "I intend to" to transform passive followers into active leaders. Resist the urge to provide solutions and embrace a top-down-free environment. 2. Competence: Take deliberate action, instill a "we learn together" attitude, seek process over briefing, and continuously repeat messages. Specify goals, not methods, to empower decision-makers at every level. 3. Clarity: Strive for excellence, build trust, leverage legacy for inspiration, and establish guiding principles for decision criteria. Begin every action with the end in mind, encouraging a questioning attitude over blind obedience. As leaders, how can we integrate these three gears—Control, Competence, and Clarity—into our organizational DNA to empower every team member as a leader? Share your thoughts on fostering a Leader-Leader culture! 🌟 #StrategicLeadership #TurnTheShipAround #TeamBuilding Picture from: Reading Graphics

Today, after immersing myself in readings on management and leadership, I'm compelled to share some interesting insights that not only enrich my ongoing studies but also resonate deeply with my professional journey. In the realm of management and leadership, understanding the distinction between the two can be transformative. Management is focusing on accomplishing tasks, mastering routines, and ensuring order and consistency. It's about navigating the present with precision and care. But leadership? It's the compass that points us toward the future. Leadership is the art of influencing others, inspiring visions for change, and daring to tread uncharted territories. As I dive deeper into these concepts, three factors stand out, driving change: Innovation, Collaboration, Integration. These elements are not just theoretical; they are practical pathways to transforming challenges into opportunities and visions into realities. My studies, despite being challenging, has been illuminating the vital skills needed to not just navigate but thrive in this ever-evolving professional landscape. Maybe all this theory is preparing me and showing me how to lead one day, ensuring that while I am grounded in the realities of today, I am also looking ahead, ready to lead change. To all aspiring leaders, managers, and individual working professionals, remember: Our journey is not just about what we do but how we inspire movement and embrace change. We can be leaders in our own capacity and in our own little corner working towards innovation, collaboration, and integration in all we do 💙 Sometimes, you don’t need a title. You can be the best at what you do, in your own corner and yet, others can still view you as a leader because of your behaviour 🌟 #Leadership #Management #ChangeManagement #Innovation #Collaboration #Integration #Interoperability #ThoughtLeadership

Join us in shaping the future and redefining leadership! “We are a community and network committed to a continuous, life-long learning journey to grow as purpose-driven leaders and transform business for good.” On June 20th, we invite you to our webinar “Leading Courageous Transformations from the Inside Out,” led by Kyle Hermans, founder of “Be Courageous,” who joined Oxford Leadership earlier this year as Senior Partner. 💬 Some words from Kyle: "If you have the responsibility or are part of the team leading transformation at your organisation, then this webinar is for you. True transformation is not just about improving the current system and conditions, it is about shifting the current system and mental models to make the old system obsolete. To do this effectively takes incredible courage, coordination, and creativity while running your business, nurturing your people, and delighting your customers. Most of the organiations we are collaborating with are either in a transformation or about to start one. Based on where we are today in this human experience - It is an inevitability. This webinar is created to bring you best practices and learnings to set you up for success." Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to learn directly from the founder of the “Be Courageous” methodology, what it means to lead with courage, and how the courageous decisions we make today will have a profound impact on our shared future. 📅 Date: June 20th I  🕔 Time: 17:00 CET / 08:00 PT I 👤 Host: Jonas WOLF 🐺 (郎伟) 🔐 Secure your spot now: https://lnkd.in/drSksVAw #webinar #purposedrivenleadership #transformation #courageousleadership #leadership

The blueprint for linking the future of leadership to corporate growth is NOW AVAILABLE to you free of charge at: bit.ly/DisruptforGrowth and https://lnkd.in/ecWbNKiM and https://lnkd.in/e_FMTQcR Our exciting new e-book - "Disrupt for Growth (how to identify, cultivate, and embrace tomorrow’s emerging leaders based on their ability to be disruptive)" - Paul McCarthy and I wanted to demonstrate that Growth requires Disruption and for this you need Disruptive Leadership - Disruptive Leaders are: 1. Are purpose driven (not ego driven) and motivated by the bigger picture; 2. Build trust quickly; 3. Approach thinking and ideating about challenges in different ways; 4. Have strategic and tactical drive; 5. Enhance whatever they are involved in; 6. Anticipate challenges and trends more often ahead of others; 7. Can adapt quickly; and 8. Are decisive. #leadership #leaders #management #innovation #growth Thinkers50 Global Gurus Thinkers360 Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Coaching Business Expert Press ICBE Irish Centre for Business Excellence

The blueprint for linking the future of leadership to corporate growth is NOW AVAILABLE to you free of charge at: bit.ly/DisruptforGrowth and https://lnkd.in/ecWbNKiM and https://lnkd.in/e_FMTQcR Our exciting new e-book - "Disrupt for Growth (how to identify, cultivate, and embrace tomorrow’s emerging leaders based on their ability to be disruptive)" - Paul McCarthy and I wanted to demonstrate that Growth requires Disruption and for this you need Disruptive Leadership - Disruptive Leaders are: 1. Are purpose driven (not ego driven) and motivated by the bigger picture; 2. Build trust quickly; 3. Approach thinking and ideating about challenges in different ways; 4. Have strategic and tactical drive; 5. Enhance whatever they are involved in; 6. Anticipate challenges and trends more often ahead of others; 7. Can adapt quickly; and 8. Are decisive. #leadership #leaders #management #innovation #growth Thinkers50 Global Gurus Thinkers360 Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Coaching Business Expert Press ICBE Irish Centre for Business Excellence

What if you could get your team 100% on board with your vision and strategy from the start? One of the most common mistakes I see in my clients comes down to one very simple issue: communication. That is, the failure to communicate the strategy effectively. Leaders often assume that everyone understands the strategy, but without clear and consistent communication, employees may be confused or lack the necessary buy-in. As we all know, when you don’t have the team on board with you, it’s going to be impossible to execute the strategy you have envisioned. Yes, it can feel tedious to lay out the entire strategy and explain every step: after all, it makes complete and obvious sense to you! But for your team on the outside, what we see time and again, is that this is exactly what is needed. Here’s the takeaway: 🔵 Effective and regular communication is key 🔵 Effective leaders prioritize clear, consistent, and transparent communication throughout the implementation process 🔵 By regularly communicating the strategy, its rationale, and the expected outcomes, leaders help build understanding, buy-in, and commitment among employees at all levels If you’re interested in an assessment of how well your strategy messages are doing in engaging your team, reach out to us…we can help! https://lnkd.in/eSa4T2c5 #RandelConsultingAssociates #GrowthLeaders #ChangeConsultant #GrowthSolutions #Leadership #BusinessLeadership #Strategy #Communication

🌟🌟 "A voice is an expression of what is inside. A voice tells us something." 🌐 As facilitators, leaders, and changemakers, we understand the significance of every voice within a team. Join me on a journey through our three-part workshop series, where we will explore how to unlock the power of the voice of relationship systems. 🚀 The Systems Inspired Facilitation Workshop Series will equip you with the skills to listen deeply, identify unspoken thoughts, and create an inclusive space for all voices to be heard. 🗣️ Embrace the diverse expressions within your team and leverage them to drive innovation and growth. 🔍 Discover how systems thinking can revolutionize the way you facilitate and elevate your leadership impact. 🌟 Let each voice tell its unique story and be the catalyst for positive change within your organization. 🔗 To delve deeper into the significance of voices in relationship systems, check out our latest article: https://buff.ly/3O70t2P 📅 Save the date for the three workshops: 1️⃣ Workshop 1: 22nd August @ 18.00-19.30h CET 2️⃣ Workshop 2: 29th August @ 18.00-19.30h CET 3️⃣ Workshop 3: 5th September @ 18.00-19.30h CET 📍 Location: 🌐 Remote ✏️ Booking link: https://buff.ly/44y0By8 Start enabling the voices in your relationship systems and witness the transformation of your teams. #systemsinspiredleadership #leadership #workshops #facilitation

Dear Leaders, Have You Ever Considered the Transformative Shift from "Telling" to "Asking"? Embrace this revolutionary shift to unleash the full potential of your organization! It's not about having the right answers, it's about asking the right questions. As an executive coach, one of the most important skills I continually hone is my ability to ask thoughtful and thought-provoking questions. Choosing a question over a statement can spark curiosity, stimulate creativity, and promote learning. Think about your own leadership style - when was the last time you asked your people a truly open-ended question? One that does not have a predetermined answer, but rather opens a dialogue and invites input from others. Encouraging more conversations around questions can create space for new ideas and innovative solutions to emerge. Next week, try asking more questions than answers and see how it changes the dynamic in your organization.    Remember, every great leader knows they don't always have all the answers, but they do have the courage to ask the tough questions. Stay curious. Leave a comment below with your favorite open-ended question to ask your people. #CuriousLeadership #AskMoreQuestions #leadership #LeadershipExcellence #LeadWithQuestions