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𝐖𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐝𝐝 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐮𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲'𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭. Within the realm of this post lies an engaging video, one that illustrates how an obstacle can induce a sense of unease within a team striving towards a #shared #objective , and conversely, how the 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐞, 𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. Within the narrative of this video, several invaluable lessons emerge: 🟩 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐎𝐛𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐬: When confronted with impediments along the path, it is important not to succumb to panic. Instead, fostering a #mindset geared towards #innovative #problemsolving ensures that viable solutions emerge, even in the most challenging scenarios. 🟩 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐟: Instilling trust in both the leader's capabilities and one's own competencies serves as a cornerstone for success. 𝑶𝒇𝒕𝒆𝒏, 𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒅𝒖𝒂𝒍𝒔 𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓 𝒐𝒘𝒏 #𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 , 𝒐𝒏𝒍𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒆 𝒑𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒍𝒚 𝒔𝒖𝒓𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓 𝒂𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒏𝒂𝒗𝒊𝒈𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝒂𝒅𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒚. #Confidence and #faith , therefore, stand as essential virtues. 🟩 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Many of us unwittingly carry the weight of self-imposed limitations, constraining our growth potential. 𝑼𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒂𝒓𝒚 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒇-𝒅𝒐𝒖𝒃𝒕 𝒂𝒄𝒕 𝒂𝒔 𝒃𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒈𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔, 𝒍𝒊𝒎𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒇𝒖𝒍𝒍 𝒄𝒂𝒑𝒂𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔. 🟩 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐃𝐲𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐬: Our responses to challenging situations impact the entire team, influencing morale and cohesion. 𝑻𝒉𝒖𝒔, 𝒎𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂 #𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒇𝒖𝒍 𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒂𝒄𝒉 𝒊𝒏 𝒔𝒖𝒄𝒉 𝒄𝒊𝒓𝒄𝒖𝒎𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒔 𝒊𝒔 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒎𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒕, 𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒃𝒖𝒕𝒆 #𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒂𝒗𝒐𝒓. 🟩 𝐄𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬: When leaders exemplify #resilience and problem-solving, it #motivates team members to emulate these qualities. 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒖𝒐𝒖𝒔 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑 𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒕𝒔 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒃𝒖𝒕𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒄𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒈𝒓𝒐𝒘𝒕𝒉, 𝒇𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒏 𝒆𝒏𝒗𝒊𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒐𝒃𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒄𝒍𝒆𝒔. In essence, the depicted scenario underscores the importance of adaptability, resilience, and a collective commitment to growth. 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐫: The credit for the video lies with its owner. https://lnkd.in/g8v755GH DNLA GmbH #learninganddevelopment #leadershipdevelopmentcoaching

#Leadership is the differentiating factor between merely gathering a team of stars and actually building a #star #team. Pixar Animation Studios is a prime example of prioritising #teamwork over individual stardom. Despite having immensely talented individuals, Pixar's success is rooted in its #collaborative ethos. Every member chips in ideas freely, leading to the creation of awesome movies like #ToyStory and #FindingNemo On the flip side, let us look at Enron. They learned the hard way that having a bunch of stars doesn't #guarantee #success. Leaders need to #cultivate #environments where star team can shine together. That's where the real magic happens, where the team's brilliance outshines any one person's glory #CollectiveBrilliance #CorporateCulture #BusinessLessons Flipcarbon: Strategy, Change, Consulting and Fractional CHRO

A beautiful story about persistence, problem-solving, and mentorship. It highlights how determination and guidance can help overcome challenges. https://lnkd.in/dy3Hfxbv #SoarMovie #AnimatedShort #Teamwork #Leadership #Innovation #Persistence #ProblemSolving #Mentorship #CorporateLearnings #Inspiration #CreativeThinking #OvercomingChallenges #TeamCollaboration #Motivation #Empowerment #SuccessStories #CGMeetup

🐜 Leadership Through A Bug's Life 🐜 Have you ever found profound insights in the most unexpected places? I was watching A Bug's Life yesterday, and sure it's a 'kid's movie', but when I like to relax, I like rewatching what made me happy as a kid. When watching the movie after years ago, I realized wow, there is such power in a movie that teaches us the importance of leadership and teamwork. The main message in this movie is that everyone has a role to play. Regardless of who you are, how small you are, or how insignificant you feel, it's always important to believe in yourself and have faith in your ability to make a difference. The reason I share this with you all is because, no organization can thrive without effective collaboration. 🤝 The movie is a reminder that when individuals unite under a common goal, the results can be extraordinary, leading to remarkable achievements. 👥 When team members are empowered, they are more engaged, take ownership of their tasks, and are proactive in their contributions. 🗯 Emulating resilience and flexibility in strategies and leadership approaches allows organizations to navigate through challenges and stay aligned with their long-term visions. As leaders, it's important to create spaces where every voice is heard and new ideas are welcomed with open arms. Leadership is not just about direction, but about motivation. An inspiring leader can transform the energy and output of their entire team, leading to sustained success and growth. What are your thoughts? #LeadershipDevelopment #BusinessStrategy #Teamwork #Innovation #EthicalLeadership Watch the video here: https://lnkd.in/g_TcSryV

🎬 Discover the magic behind Pixar Animation Studios: a culture of vulnerability at work! A recent article by Harvard Business Review explores how Pixar's Pete Docter embraces vulnerability, sharing his own crisis of confidence directing "Inside Out" to mentor emerging leaders. Learn how employees can navigate strategic vulnerability and how leaders can foster safety and build inclusive cultures - read the full article at the link in the comments below 👇 #Pixar #Culture #WorkplaceVulnerability #Inclusive

Definitely worth a read especially if you want to know how to add some creative zing to your jam. Btw the ‘Creativity Inc’ by Ed Cutmull is 👌 https://lnkd.in/eGz9ckTs #leadershipdevelopment #leadershipdevelopment #coaching #success #mindsetcoaching#leadershipcoach #personaldevelopment #inspiration #motivation  #successcoaching#successtips #successmindset #leadershipcoach #executivecoaching #executivedevelopment #coaching #coachingworks #mindset #leader #growthmindsetcoach

Great insights on the importance of moving slow to go fast.

What’s most important is that you identify people who are enthusiastic about the change you want to see. They will be the ones who will help you get to that 10%-20% tipping point that unlocks a cascade.

🏆 The Power of Teamwork: Lessons from Championship Teams 🏆 When it comes to achieving greatness, there's one principle championship teams live by: TRUST As legendary coach Bill Belichick famously said, "Do your job!" This simple phrase encapsulates the power of teamwork and how each player's commitment to their role leads to success. In a high-performing team, everyone trusts and depends on one another to excel at their specific tasks. This trust isn't just crucial in sports—it's a lesson business leaders can learn from too. 🤔 How many times have you experienced a business leader from one department impose their opinion or influence on a matter that's in your area of responsibility and expertise? It can be frustrating when someone steps outside their role and disrupts the flow. Imagine if players on a sports team did that! The result would be chaos, not championships. To illustrate this, there's a fun animated short video titled "The Power of Teamwork." It shows a montage of characters coming together, each focusing on their strengths to achieve a common goal. When everyone does their job and trusts their teammates, the results are magical. 🌟 Key Takeaways for Business Leaders: 1️⃣ Trust Your Team: 🤝 Let experts handle their areas. Trust your team to do their jobs, and focus on doing yours to the best of your ability. 2️⃣ Encourage Collaboration: 💬 Promote open communication and collaboration, but respect each other's expertise and roles. 3️⃣ Celebrate Collective Success: 🎉 Recognize that success is a team effort. When the team wins, everyone wins. We can achieve more together than we can by ourselves, so let's work as a team and create an environment where everyone is able to bring their best to the job and can shine. How do you foster trust and collaboration in your team? If you have a point of view, share your thoughts and experiences below! ⬇️ #Teamwork #Leadership #Trust #Virtues https://lnkd.in/ekVFWCVM

Ever wondered how Pixar consistently creates magic? Their secret weapon: The Braintrust. This concept isn't just for award-winning movies; it's a game-changer for your career and life. 🎥 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗶𝘅𝗮𝗿 𝗪𝗮𝘆: 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝘀𝗱𝗼𝗺: A diverse group meets regularly to critique ongoing projects, combining different perspectives to push towards excellence. 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸: Candid feedback and diverse viewpoints are the essence of their success. 🔑 𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵: Why limit this to filmmaking? Imagine applying this to your personal and professional decisions. 🚀 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀: 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀: Assemble 5-10 individuals from various backgrounds and expertise. 𝗨𝗻𝗯𝗶𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸: Choose those who offer raw, honest advice over mere pleasantries. 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀: Each member should genuinely root for your growth. 🧩 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘁𝘆𝗽𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿: Senior Executives Inspirational Leaders Intellectual Sparring Partners Contrarian Thinkers Connectors Peers 🔭 𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿: As Newton said, "standing on the shoulders of giants" lets us see further. Your Braintrust are those giants, offering invaluable insights for life's key decisions. 💡 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Reflect on who in your network can form your Braintrust. Diversity in thought and experience is your catalyst for accelerated growth. #CareerDevelopment #PixarBraintrust #Leadership #Networking #ProfessionalGrowth