Elevate Your Team

From Good to Great Inspiring Growth

Author

Omar Morales
June 17, 2024

Hello, my Titan Followers, this week, we're embarking on a transformative journey into the heart of empathetic leadership. It’s about more than just guiding others, it’s about connecting deeply, understanding genuinely, and nurturing the potential within each team member. Inspired by the insights of leadership luminaries like Bob Chapman and John Maxwell, we’ll uncover effective strategies to not only lead but also inspire and uplift everyone around us.

Join us as we learn to harness the power of guiding others to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and driven to shine.

Bob Chapman: Leading with a Big Heart

The Privilege of Leadership: The Courage to Care

Bob Chapman really gets it leading isn’t just about results; it’s about caring for the folks we work with. By truly listening and valuing each person, Bob shows us how we can make everyone feel like they truly belong and matter.

  • Quick Take: Think about what changes when you lead with more kindness and less command. 

  • Reflection: "Adapt yourself to the life you have been given; and truly love the people with whom destiny has surrounded you.” — Marcus Aurelius

This week, why not reach out to someone on your team and ask how they’re really doing? It could change their day!

Ken Coleman: Trust is Everything

The Secret to Motivate Your Team

Ken Coleman tells us that trust isn’t just nice to have it’s a must-have. Honest chats and really valuing everyone’s input can make your team stronger and more connected.

  • Quick Take: How could being more open change the way your team works?

  • Reflection: "True leadership is the art of changing a group from what it is into what it ought to be." — Seneca.

Share something personal with your team about a challenge you faced and how you’re working through it.

Michael Bungay Stanier: Ask More, Tell Less

Michael Bungay Stanier is all about keeping curious longer. Instead of jumping in with answers, he encourages us to ask more questions and let others find their way.

  • Quick Take: Can you think of a time when asking questions led to better solutions?

  • Reflection: "Ask not what your fortune is, but what you are, and you will know what you are capable of." — Seneca

Try starting your next meeting with a thought-provoking question and see where the conversation leads.

John Maxwell: Keep Growing

How Can You Make Growth Your #1 Priority

John Maxwell reminds us that being a great leader means never stopping learning. He suggests setting aside time each week to focus on getting better at what you love.

  • Quick Take: What’s one thing you’ve wanted to get better at but haven’t started? Embrace that challenge.

  • Reflection: "Growth is an unending process, one that should never be rushed, nor ever halted.” — Epictetus.

Pick a new skill that’ll help you at work and spend some time each day learning it.

Marcus Buckingham: Play to Your Strengths

How Do I Get My Team to Love Work?

Marcus Buckingham talks about the magic that happens when we focus on what we’re good at. He suggests regular check-ins to discover and use each person’s unique strengths.

  • Quick Take: What strengths do you bring to your team? Are you using them to the fullest?

  • Reflection: "The path to greatness is along with others." — Seneca

Set up a quick chat with your team to talk about what everyone does best.

As we draw the curtain on this chapter of Titans Unleashed, remember, it's not just about the roles we fulfill; it's about the hearts we touch and the lives we can change. This week, as you implement these strategies, observe not just the changes in your team's productivity, but also the shifts in how they connect, communicate, and collaborate.

 As we reflect on the profound lessons of empathetic leadership, let's prepare ourselves for the next step in our leadership journey embracing risk. Next week, we'll explore the exhilarating world of risk-taking and discover how stepping out of our comfort zones can lead to breakthroughs in personal growth and innovation. We'll learn from those who've mastered the art of calculated risks and see how embracing uncertainty can open up new pathways to success.

Join us searching for Titans to navigate risks confidently and transform potential challenges into opportunities for growth. Get ready to challenge the status quo and leap into a future filled with possibilities!

Here's to the titans among us and the heroes within us.

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