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AI in risk management turns uncertainty into opportunity.

https://team-solutions.us/ai-revolutionizes-risk-management-foresee-mitigate-risks-with-confidence/

AI Revolutionizes Risk Management: Foresee & Mitigate Risks with Confidence < TEAM Solutions Unleash AI and empower your leaders with data-driven insights. Boost your organization's resilience with AI-driven risk management. qsj;ljs q

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year - sharing the gift of intent and understanding. Pass it on ...

The Gift of Intent and Understanding; Part 1 < TEAM Solutions The wisdom we're supposed to derive from this tale is that both received a gift greater than combs or a chain.  They each received the gift of love, evidenced by the extreme sacrifice they made for each other.

Better leadership enables better outcomes. Consider this nuanced approach to supporting your subordinate's efforts to overcome their challenges.

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Leadership Tip: Obstacles v. Problems > TEAM Solutions Managers, parents, coaches, etc., at one time or another have faced a subordinate with a problem that needs solving. Here's a helpful tip.

There are no shortcuts to being an effective and calm .

If you're a leader in an organization with customers who rely on your communication skills to be successful with your product or service, this message is for you.

https://team-solutions.us/which-ballpark-are-you-in/

Which Ballpark are you in? > TEAM Solutions If you're a leader in an organization with customers who rely on your communication skills to be successful, this message is for you.

Being a leader among leaders, we all have a unique opportunity to inspire and motivate those around us.

Click below to learn 3 steps to becoming a better leader among leaders.

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3 Steps to Becoming a Better Leader Among Leaders > TEAM Solutions Whether managing a team, serving on a committee, or simply leading by example, our actions and attitude will impact those we work with.

Better Communication = Better Results. Agreed?

https://team-solutions.us/the-gift-of-intent-and-understanding-part-1/

The Gift of Intent and Understanding; Part 1 > TEAM Solutions In 1905 an author named O. Henry published a short story called "The Gift of the Magi". Here's the gist of it:Man and woman are in love, but...

When, not if, physical innovations like "Atlas the Robot" merge with digital innovations like "ChatGPT" is the end nigh?

Or does they present an opportunity to use these innovations to improve our outcomes?

I keep an unofficial list of "just because you can, doesn't mean you should" items. But these aren't on it. Under the right leadership, these innovations have the potential to transform many of our current tasks and responsibilities. In a good way.

Speaking of , special skills and awareness will certainly be needed to lead an army of AI robots into the future, right? What does that solution look like?

CHATGPT: https://chat.openai.com/chat

Atlas by Boston Dynamics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-e1_QhJ1EhQ

Atlas Gets a Grip | Boston Dynamics It’s time for Atlas to pick up a new set of skills and get hands on. In this video, the humanoid robot manipulates the world around it: Atlas interacts with ...

[New Post] Not every legacy is created equal.

https://team-solutions.us/soccer-leadership-and-legacy-building/

Soccer, Leadership, and Legacy Building > TEAM Solutions Click to learn how and why Lionel Messi's recent trophy is helping to build a legacy which will last generations.

Beyond soccer/futbol ... beyond beer ... and beyond the significant cultural differences ... the decision to disallow beer sales 2 days before the event illustrates how critical it is to bring the stakeholders to the table early and to reconcile prickly issues like governance and changes to policy or law. This will be an expensive lesson for the worldwide beer sponsor who was looking for a meaningful ROI.

Lesson? When running an event of any size, be sure to include and gain the support from all of the same organizations that can also torpedo your event.

https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/qatar-bans-beer-sales-at-world-cup-stadiums-two-days-before-start-of-tournament-fifa-responds/

Qatar bans beer sales at World Cup stadiums two days before start of tournament; FIFA responds The decision came just 48 hours before the World Cup is set to begin

Institutional knowledge is like common knowledge ... it's neither institutionalized nor common unless we takes steps to make it so.

How to Create and Maintain Institutional Knowledge > TEAM Solutions Institutional knowledge is like common knowledge ... it's neither unless we make it so. Click to learn how to create and maintain Institutional Knowledge.

Leadership and Free Choice are forever linked. When leaders understand and apply the right strategies, their influence can move mountains.

Leadership and Free Choice > TEAM Solutions Leadership and Free Choice are forever linked. When leaders understand and apply the right strategies, their influence can move mountains.

Informative and insightful review by Jorge A. Zelaya of "The Response Leadership Sequence" by Mike McKenna.

Read the Andrews University review: https://jacl.andrews.edu/the-response-leadership-sequence-empowering-and-improving-your-leadership-before-during-and-after-a-crisis/

Get your own copy here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1973519038

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The Response Leadership Sequence: Empowering and Improving Your Leadership Before, During, and After a Crisis – The Journal of Applied Christian Leadership Book Reviews0 The Response Leadership Sequence: Empowering and Improving Your Leadership Before, During, and After a Crisis By JACLPosted onSeptember 1st, 2019December 31st, 2021Time to Read:-words By Mike McKennaLexington, KY: TEAM Solutions (2017) Paperback, 352 pages Reviewed by JORGE A. ZELAYA L...

Happy Independence day to my fellow, patriotic idealists.

"57% of employees report not receiving clear directions and 69% of managers are not comfortable communicating with the employees in general." (HR Technologist)

What we have here, folks, is a failure to communicate.

For those who want a simple and scalable solution to this increasing problem, try these tools, pronto!:

https://team-solutions.us/leadership/communication-skills/

Insights on starting/running a small business in America, situational awareness, building a reputation, misguided governmental policies, and strengthening the customer relationship.

https://canvasrebel.com/meet-mike-mckenna/

Meet Mike McKenna We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Mike McKenna a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below. Mike, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today We’d love to have you retell us the story behind how you came up with the idea for your business, I think

"I am a visual learner" (Recent course participant)

I used to believe such a thing too, but the premise of learning styles has been widely debunked.

The reality is that we learn the way we choose to learn, which in turn creates preferences and increased capability. It doesn't mean that we can't or shouldn't learn how to learn by listening, viewing, etc.

Whether you're on the delivery end or the receiving end of the info sharing continuum, stay flexible in how content is delivered and watch your outcomes improve.

Here's a good article from Education Next with a deeper dive:

https://www.educationnext.org/stubborn-myth-learning-styles-state-teacher-license-prep-materials-debunked-theory/

If you need inspiration on how and what to leave as part of your legacy - read about 20+ real-life examples:

https://team-solutions.us/leadership/legacy-of-leadership/

team-solutions.us Legacy of Leadership features a one-of-a-kind interview project, video library, and book featuring a diverse collection of experienced Crisis Leaders.

Are we all icebergs hiding more beneath the surface than above, including struggle, chaos, self-doubt, etc.?

Or in the enclosed words of Morgan Housel: “The grass is always greener on the side that’s fertilized with BS.”

Read on: https://www.collaborativefund.com/blog/hard/

While I share the author's premise that titles don't make the person, I'd suggest that leadership is made up of not just external actions, strategies, titles, etc. but also an insatiable internal attitude that propels us forward.

Emerging leaders can and should bolster (self-talk, coaching, etc.) that internal dialogue to fuel the steps needed to gain the confidence and resilience required for 'external' leadership.

https://www.smartbrief.com/original/2021/06/real-leaders-never-fake-it

Real leaders never fake it Being is CEO is much more than taking on the title. Learn more from a CEO who's been through it.

I'm not onboard with avoiding inevitable conflict but when the friction is self-imposed by someone seeking attention, drama, etc. ... this article provides sensible advice.

https://www.smartbrief.com/original/2021/06/fresh-approach-office-politics-no-approach?

A fresh approach to office politics: No approach Office politics is inevitable, but you don't have to get caught up in it. In fact, staying away from office politics can boost your leadership presence and reputation.

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Big (usually foreign) organizations wanting an injection of innovation sometimes set up a small shop near where other innovations occurs (i.e. Silicone Valley, CA) .

Most of these 'innovation outposts' fail however ... for many of the reasons local outposts fail, coincidentally.

To benefit from planting a person or small team in a far away place, understanding the nuances of leading in a decentralized environment is essential.

Some useful tips are in the attached article. Still have a need or question? Contact us for assistance.

https://knowledge.insead.edu/strategy/why-do-innovation-outposts-fail-16721

Why Do Innovation Outposts Fail? The steps multinationals can take to create a brokerage environment that fosters innovation.

Labelling someone a "rebel" evokes images of masked marauders, angst-filled teens and toddlers throwing a tantrum at bedtime.

The label has also become a celebrated designation for creatives, innovators, and the like. Especially by academics who don't have to live with the consequences of a rebel's, uh, rebellious behavior.

Forced conformity has it's own challenges too of course.

Capable leaders are able to navigate the sweet spot in the middle by reinforcing desired behaviors instead of labels. A well-led team with diverse mindsets will always achieve more than a collection of 'labelled people' seeking individual glory.

Lastly, search up 'normalization of deviance Mike Mullane' for a video which more accurately describes the important distinction between 'deviating from the norm' and rebellion.

If you need help or guidance, let us know.



https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20210528-positive-deviants-why-rebellious-workers-spark-gr-ideas

'Positive deviants': Why rebellious workers spark great ideas Organisations tend to see rebels as troublemakers – but suppressing these individuals and their ideas could backfire.

Communication tips for introverted leaders.

https://chiefexecutive.net/communication-tips-from-an-introverted-ceo/

Communication Tips From An Introverted CEO Those of us who are not natural extroverts have to work that much harder on communication, particularly with the people we're trying to motivate and lead.

Good article on the role of culture and strategic objectives.

Say it with me now ... clear and measurable objectives help create successful outcomes.

https://www.strategy-business.com/blog/Does-culture-really-eat-strategy-for-breakfast

Does culture really eat strategy for breakfast? This chestnut of the business world overlooks the importance of, and the challenge of creating, a clear strategy.

"34% of small businesses have closed since January 2020"

Uncomfortable truth: Saying/posting that you support small businesses and actually opening your wallet to support their product or service are different.

How should leaders balance politics and company purpose? Or should they? How political should a team or organization be?

Read on for actual to this growing problem:

https://team-solutions.us/leadership-lessons-activism-and-the-workplace/

Leadership Lessons: Activism and the Workplace > TEAM Solutions Leadership Lessons: Activism and the Workplace explores the dangerous trend of allowing activism in the workplace. Solutions included.

Like a burr in your boot ... overlooking the little things can end up causing major problems.

https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/368943

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