The Green Mile’s Post

"You'd never make it in an agency!" These were the verbatim words my manager told me early on in my career. And while I haven't launched an agency (yet!), I’ve built a business that’s making strides in the right direction. Yes, those words hurt, along with many other things they did. That manager was ultimately the reason I left the brand I was working for at the time. But I don’t hold any grudge. In truth, I’ve partly used that experience to fuel my journey. I’m fortunate that 99% of my managers haven’t been like this. In fact; I’ve had some absolute rockstars help develop my skillset over the years - those who understood the value of mentorship and leadership. They know who they are, and I’ll forever be grateful for their guidance. So, back to the comment, what did it teach me? A lot. 👉🏻 Constructive feedback over critical feedback, every time: Help people grow; don’t stunt their potential. 👉🏻 Managing is a skill: This particular experience wasn’t so great, and it taught me how not to manage people. Combined with a multitude of other things, managing is about developing the team around you. 👉🏻 The impact of words: Words are d*mn powerful; be careful with them. 👉🏻 Don’t let others define your potential: Their opinion doesn’t set your limits. In the short term, I’m content running my one-woman biz, but who knows? A year or two from now…let’s see. Anything is possible. Whatever the future holds for RH & Co., I’ll be sure that it supports and uplifts everyone involved.

Coaches build teams then provide them purpose, direction and motivation. How do you enable your team to out perform the competition? Are you as committed to your team as you want them to be to the mission?

I wish I knew this 7 years ago: Being nice all the time doesn’t make you a kind leader.☝️ And it doesn’t guarantee that your team will respect and follow you. Here are 10 rare traits that define exceptional kind leaders: [the ones people truly want to follow] 1) Genuine Curiosity: Truly listens to team members’ ideas. 2) Humble Confidence: Confident but approachable and open to feedback. 3) Adaptive Compassion: Provides support tailored to individual needs. 4) Empathic Listening: Attentive to both spoken and unspoken concerns. 5) Mentoring Mindset: Focuses on helping team members grow, not just managing tasks. 6) Encouraging Growth: Creates opportunities for professional development. 7) Respectful Boundaries: Honors personal and work boundaries. 8) Patient Encouragement: Guides the team through challenges with understanding. 9) Generous Recognition: Celebrates every success, big or small. 10) Calm Presence: Stays steady and calm, even in tough situations. Kind leadership isn’t about being nice. It’s about being genuine, supportive, and respectful in ways that truly impact and inspire your team. ------ Original Content Creator: Victoria Repa 💡 Follow Today's Entrepreneur for daily tips to unlock your potential

Leaders, what’s the most valuable thing you can have? The Trust of your team! When team members trust you they’ll be more engaged, motivated, and productive. Team’s will be willing to go the extra mile and to follow your lead to the ends of a google map! Here are three tips for you: 1. Be honest and transparent: This means being upfront about both good and bad news. Salt and Sugar look the same, be transparent! 2. Being fair and consistent: This means treating everyone equally and not playing favorites. 3. Being competent:This means having the knowledge and skills to do your job well and being able to make strategic decisions. Remember building trust takes time and effort. ~Coach Shauntel

"The most impactful team session ever" This is what a team looks like when they’ve just gained a deeper level of self-awareness and self-efficacy. Self-awareness is one of the fundamental principles of coaching. Great coaches empower individuals to understand themselves more profoundly and take action in ways that go beyond solo introspection. At StepChange, Fabienne Perreux (ICF PCC) and I apply these same principles at a team level. On the day this picture was taken, we guided the eBay Global Business Development Leadership Team through a transformative journey of self-discovery. Each member completed a DISC personality questionnaire beforehand, allowing us to share their collective profile at the start of the day. The team not only identified their strengths and areas for development but also reflected on their existing behaviours to decide intentionally how to better work as a team. Several members shared spontaneous feedback that it was the most impactful team session they’ve experienced in their professional careers. If your team could benefit from a deeper sense of self-awareness and stronger collaboration, we’d love to help. Reach out to explore how we can work together @ STEP CHANGE

Exciting News: Our Next Book Club Read is Here! We’re diving into Radical Candor by Kim Scott! 🎉 If you’re ready to explore how to lead with directness while still showing care for your team, this book is a must-read. Radical Candor teaches us how to be honest without being harsh, creating an environment where feedback fuels growth, and relationships flourish. What you’ll learn: → How to challenge directly without losing trust → The balance between empathy and honesty in leadership → Practical tips to give and receive feedback more effectively → Building stronger, more open relationships with your team This book is a game-changer for anyone looking to improve communication and leadership skills. Want to join in? We’ll be discussing insights, sharing experiences, and, as always, learning together. Stay tuned for the upcoming date and time for our next book club session! How to Join: 1. Comment “interested” 2. I will reach out with details! P.S. What’s one thing you hope to gain from reading Radical Candor? Share your thoughts below! Kim Scott

The secret to motivating teams is no secret! 🤫 Shared goals and clear communication are key to creating a high-performing team environment. Want to learn more? Check out our research blog, where they share the best way to motivate your teams. https://lnkd.in/eqiPJ_ck #ebwglobal #learninganddevelopment #leadershipdevelopment #emotionalintelligence 

People may forget your words, but they will always remember how you made them feel. As leaders, entrepreneurs, mentors, or team members, it's our responsibility to be conscious of the emotional impact we have on others. This awareness can be the difference between... inspiring innovative ideas or discouraging collaboration, fostering a sense of trust or breeding insecurity, and... building a cohesive team or creating division. Taking time to reflect on these emotions can start to build a stronger sense of EQ, which is key to effective leadership and meaningful connections. Here are some questions to reflect upon today: ❓ What was a significant moment when someone's emotional influence positively impacted your journey? ❓How do you currently manage your emotions and reactions in stressful situations? ❓How can you further develop your empathy to foster stronger relationships at work? ❓What area of your emotional responses could benefit from growth or adjustment? ❓In what ways can you intentionally create a supportive environment for your colleagues or team members? ♻️ If you’d like to create more meaningful connections, please share!  👋 Hi, I’m Michelle Morgan, Founder of Passion Pursuit Coaching   🔔 Like this content?  Follow me for daily inspiration.  💌 DM me about coaching

An observation I’ve made about myself as a business owner: I do my best work when I’m taking care of myself. I’ve tried the ‘no sleep, slam coffees, and just work’ grind that they tell you breeds success. Had no luck. I’m always my most creative, clear headed, disciplined & productive when I’m sleeping well, eating well & consistently training. How you lead a team starts with how you lead yourself, and if you’re constantly running on fumes & fast food, there’s no way it doesn’t trickle into your leadership process. Master your body, health & habits & I guarantee it has a better ROI for your business than most things you’re putting energy into.