by msynk | May 12, 2020 | Leadership, Listening, Meetings, Organizational Health
I’ve been saying it for years, maybe twenty. Have a quick, stand-up, daily huddle. Everyday. It will increase awareness between teammates. What’s your “Main Thing” to get done today? What are you “Stuck” on? Any...
by msynk | Oct 16, 2019 | Book Club, Communication, Execution, Leadership, Listening, Management, Uncategorized
In my last blog post, I suggested some excellent books to help you lead. Now, I have three more for you to take on. If you can improve your ability to listen, you’ll improve your ability to lead. Here are three books that will help you develop your listening...
by msynk | Jun 21, 2019 | Collaboration, Execution, Gravitas Impact, Listening, Management, Meetings, Uncategorized
The daily huddle is an event that we talk about when following the Four Decisions Model™. It’s something we should all be doing. My normal advice for the daily stand-up huddle is for everyone to briefly report the “main thing” that they need to...
by msynk | Sep 21, 2018 | Gravitas Impact, Listening, Management, Meetings, Planning, Uncategorized
It’s that time of year. Yes, we’re at the annual planning season.How will you be making sure you get frontline feedback or input in your upcoming annual planning process? Although strategy is usually created at the top of the organization, it’s...
by msynk | Nov 14, 2016 | Leadership, Listening, Uncategorized
What I learned from my doctor about leading comes from something he said to me, “Medicine is 95% history and 5% knowledge and technique.” Before I get ahead of myself, let me tell the story behind this story. I went to my doctor on a late Friday...
