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The art of being a great team captain. It’s time to recognize the power and need for great team captains. In business as much as in sports. I myself have always been a better team captain than official leader. Setting the bar, motivating others to up their game! It’s the teamcaptains who set the standard. The ones who are always supportive. Who share the glory and don’t let their egos get in the way. Who take time to understand their teammates. The ones who organize the team drinks. And loving it. Because the teams success really feels like their personal success. It’s a hard role to maintain successfully for long periods of time. There is a high risk of burn out!! Because there is no formal recognition. Teamcaptains give more than they get. And are ussuay not the best at asking for help when they need it. We have focused on the formal leaders for so long. With extensive leadership programs and executive coaching. So let’s start recognizing this role as a important one. And give these teamcaptains the recognition they deserve. Assist them with coaching and training, so they can keep doing the great job they do. The article is a good read on how Tom Brady filled this role for the Patriots for a very long time. https://lnkd.in/e9BUx99g

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Leaders, pls avoid such behaviour : Leaders who consistently talk about their achievements risk creating a culture of disconnection and disengagement. Team members may feel undervalued or demoralized, reducing motivation and innovation. A leader’s focus on personal success can also stifle collaboration and prevent others from stepping into leadership roles. A good leader balances personal achievements with team recognition, acknowledging that leadership is about empowering others rather than just highlighting individual success.

https://lnkd.in/gswMtm9X Great article on leadership from the GOAT, Tom Brady who led a variety of great teammates over the years. Worth a read but to summarize: 1) Put the team first always 2) Show appreciation 3) Set the standard and create accountability 4) Recognize what motivates each team member 5) Understand and complement the style of the formal leader 6) Counteract the forces that cause selfish behavior 7) Create opportunities to connect outside the office Great lessons we can all learn from

यद्यदाचरति श्रेष्ठस्तत्तदेवेतरो जन:। स यत्प्रमाणं कुरुते लोकस्तदनुवर्तते॥ Management Lesson: Leaders lead by example. A manager's behavior sets the standard for the team. Exemplary conduct by leaders encourages team members to emulate their positive traits, fostering a culture of integrity and excellence.

Situational leaders are like skilled baristas, customizing each bevarage to suit the palate of every coffee lover. They adapt their leadership style to meet the unique needs of each team member, ensuring optimal performance. For example, a situational leader might provide hands-on guidance to a novice employee while empowering a seasoned team member with autonomy and trust.

If you can teach leaders to be INCLUSIVE, you will have taken a big leap forward to increase SAFETY (as well as a number of other really important metrics). How many times have incidents happened because people are distracted because they are mentally ‘not there’? Do supervisors and leaders have the emotional intelligence, and the skills of being inclusive that help them to open up and ask the curious questions that are targeted at finding out whats really going on for an individual? Do we work environments where being vulnerable and sharing how you really feel is the norm? Or do team members bottle it up and drive that enormous, expensive and dangerous vehicle anyway? Want to understand more? Check out my article: Inclusive leadership increases SAFTEY. https://www.rfr.bz/lnct2qa

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In the realm of leadership theories and practices, one concept that has gained significant traction and admiration is servant leadership. Coined by Robert K. Greenleaf in the 1970s, servant leadership emphasizes the leader's role as a servant first, dedicated to the growth and well-being of their team members. This approach contrasts with traditional hierarchical leadership, where the leader's focus often revolves around exerting authority and control. In a work environment, servant leadership manifests as a powerful philosophy that fosters trust, collaboration, and employee empowerment.

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