on life and leadership
This post is part of the “Leading A Frustrated Team” series. Frustration is on of those things that can never be separated from leadership. It is inevitable. Frustration can be the result of being overwhelmed. At other times not having enough support or clarity… Whatever the case, it can be detrimental if it is not addressed …
Continue reading “Ground Rules and Fences | Leading a Frustrated Team [Part 5]”
Leaders are most needed in chaos and uncertainty. Leadership is always about orchestrating a better future. This does not only apply to the enterprise they lead, or the cause they champion. This starts with their team. The ultimate purpose of leadership is warding of darkness and chaos. For them to effectively do that, the vehicle …
Continue reading “The Presence | Leading A Frustrated Team [Part 4]”
This is part three of in the series on Leading Frustrated Teams. Check out the second post here. Teams get their cue from their leaders. Those following you see you as the mold they need to fit into. Those you serve, as a leader, learn to celebrate your enterprises’ wins from you. They learn to take the hits …
Continue reading “Cool | Leading A Frustrated Team [Part 3]”
This is the second post in the series on Leading Frustrated Teams. Check out the first post here. Ignoring your team’s frustration will more than hurt your team’s morale but the pursuit of your cause. In an earlier post in this series, I covered the problem of ignoring your teams’ frustration. You cannot solve what …
Continue reading “Hear | Leading a Frustrated Team [Part 2]”
This is the first post in the series on Leading Frustrated Teams. Leaders are often a frustrated bunch. This can be due to the intensity of some things that cannot be separated from leading. Everyone seems to look to leadership for answers. Every problem is ultimately the leaders’ problem. Leadership is not for sissies. However, leaders …
Continue reading “Ignore? | Leading a Frustrated Team [Part 1]”
