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Never have I ever… Seen a dysregulated manager lead a team effectively. When a manager is dysregulated, they may be rushed, distracted, aggressive, overly defensive, or completely shut down and distant. And when a leader shows up like that, it creates an unsafe environment for the team. What happens next? The team’s own defence mechanisms kick in—they become tense, guarded, and ultimately, their performance suffers. Want teams to thrive? Start by asking: Is their leader regulated?

Walking the talk can be as simple as taking hints. Every interaction is a chance for leaders to: 1. Build deeper connections 2. Invest in the psychological safety savings box 3. Elevate the trust factor 4. Assume positive intent 5. Empower the team 6. Reap the best performance from your team I have been on the requesting side of a similar interaction and I owe it to the leaders I work with, both past and present, for the care they've shown me which allows me to impart the same care to those I lead.

I have written this post for Intercultural Success for all global team leaders.

Intercultural Success has today published a blog about team leading across continents and time zones, written by Caroline Gregory . There are always challenges in leading a team well, but what can you do to ease those challenges connected with geographical locations? This article focuses on practical tips and advice. #management #careers #jobs #leadership #humanresources https://lnkd.in/eaQiWHHa

Avoid these five deadly sins if you want to build a high-performing team. In my personal opinion, trust is the main pillar around which great teams are built. As a manager/leader, you need to trust your team and vice versa, if they know you will bat for them no matter what the circumstances, you have the makings of a winning team. Infusing trust should be of paramount concern for all managers/leaders, because the lack of trust is detrimental, no matter how skilled or talented your team is. Agree? #teamdynamics #winningmentality Image Credit: To creator/owner

How to team lead across continents and time zones There are always challenges in leading a team well, but what can you do to ease those challenges connected with geographical locations? This article focuses on practical tips and advice. This article could be especially relevant if: • You are a team leader, and your team is spread across continents and time zones. • A significant number of your team works in their second or third language. • There has been a recent change in your role. (For example, a promotion, a new job, an international move). • Your company has acquired another company.  • Your company has been acquired.  • Your company merged with another company. #management #careers #leadership #travel #culture https://lnkd.in/gXkQVEWk

𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲, 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. Leadership is a journey filled with challenges, decisions, and moments of growth. One of the most valuable lessons I’ve learned is that the key to overcoming challenges isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about building a team you can trust and empowering them to solve problems together. Through my experiences, I’ve had the opportunity to see how collaboration, integrity, and respect can transform challenges into opportunities. What’s a lesson you’ve learned from leading or being part of a great team?

A huge portion of the conversations I have point back to a single thing: Very few leadership teams have a forum where their nervous systems can be in the same space together in a calm way. Where they can actually have a capital C Conversation where all sides express themselves and all sides are heard. In many cases, there is no muscle memory for what that even feels like. This is not a small thing. Its kind of the WHOLE thing. If leadership can't have real conversations and reach real (rather than simply safe or reluctant) decisions, its very hard to truly commit and lead a truly committed team. This has always been hard. Mediated by tech it is possible - but incredibly demanding. If you're in this position, this is your leadership task: to face the fear and make this a priority. It is the hardest work, but the most important. Ask yourself: what is actually the conversation that needs to be had what do we need to do to make this happen.

Every superhero has a weakness, what's yours? Authentic Leadership is one of the first topics when you search Leadership Competencies, yet most leaders are developed to understand or demonstrate authenticity. Should leaders be vulnerable with their team when it comes to their weakness(es)?

30 minutes. One conversation. A completely transformed team. Here’s what happened: He used to use 1:1 meetings to check on tasks. “Is this done? Is that on track?” Sound familiar? But I showed him a simple switch. ➡️ Stop focusing on tasks → Focus on people. ➡️ Stop doing all the talking → Start listening. ➡️ Stop making it a checklist → Make it a connection. And wow, did it work. ✅ He built trust. ✅ He anticipated problems. ✅ He made better decisions. ✅ He became more empathetic. ✅ He coached & mentored his team. ✅ He learned what motivates his team. He started acting like a leader. The result? Higher engagement and productivity. A proactive, challenge-ready team. Stronger trust and collaboration. Great leaders don’t just ask, “What’s done?” They ask, “How are you?” & "How can I help?" How do you use your 1:1s? Are they keeping you ahead or leaving you scrambling?