The principle of connection validates and puts into practice the concepts of self-awareness and collaboration. Self-awareness enables leaders to initiate connections with their employees, while trust and accountability – the…
What is it that achieves results for organizations to succeed? Is it the methods, tools, technologies, protocols and systems, or is it the people? There is no doubt – it…
Connection increases a leader’s influence among followers. This influence spurs followers to do more – improve their behaviour, develop their skills and talents, work better and harder, seek and participate…
One of the most critical components, in fact, perhaps the most critical component of leadership success is the ability to connect with people. You cannot lead without connecting. Connection is…
Trust-earning or trust-building behaviours include: 1. Consistency in manner, words, and actions; 2. Accountability and transparency, including actively listening, sharing information, and taking responsibility instead of blaming; 3. Genuine or…
Trust is a complex and far-reaching concept that pervades our personal and professional pursuits. We cannot bottle trust and sell it. Trust is based on an individual’s mental model that…
Role-modeling accountability is not difficult, but it does take practice. Here are three ‘lights’ of accountability to practice: Transparency. One way to role-model accountability is transparency. Influential leaders admit their…
In a collaborative culture, accountability is a visible practice and framework. All team members are clear about their specific responsibilities. They are aware of the organization’s mission, vision, values, and…
While dysfunctional behaviour is often chalked up to human nature, particularly if it occurs only occasionally, it is nonetheless a signal that a larger problem likely exists. In other words,…
Collaboration is a partnership between people and or groups intended to generate a product or achieve a singular objective that is mutually beneficial to all parties involved. Collaboration tends to…