by msynk | Nov 7, 2016 | Leadership, Leadership HTMF, People, Teamwork
I just finished reading two books that changed what I think about teams and how one should lead them. If you read these books, it will change your mind on these things as well. Both books are by Pat Lencioni. Recently, I attended the Gazelles Growth Summit in Dallas...
by msynk | Aug 15, 2016 | Leadership, People, Process, Rocks, Teamwork
The USA Women’s Volleyball Team won their match on Sunday against China, 3 games to 1, and in the post game interview a player described how teamwork works. It caught my attention because I played intramural volleyball (campus champs), coached high school...
by msynk | Mar 10, 2016 | Communication, Feedback, Growth, Leadership, Management, Motivation, Uncategorized
Do you want a motivated team? Help them see the motion in your business. The research has been done on this (summarized very well in Drive, by Daniel Pink). And the research runs counter to what tons of business people think or do regarding the motivation of their...
by msynk | Feb 22, 2016 | Collaboration, Entrepreneurship, Growth, Leadership
Do you WORK like a farmer? I recently had the privilege of working with a farmers’ cooperative, helping them create a strategic plan and developing the execution habits to support it. Great experience. I think all entrepreneurs would do better if they picked...
by msynk | Sep 15, 2015 | Coaching, Leadership, Teamwork
It’s all about the team, the team, the team. In each of the eleven championship seasons, the Bulls and the Lakers played for the team instead of themselves. At least during the playoffs. In the seasons when they didn’t do well, and there are more than a...
