Kathleen Wisemandle, MSLOC, DOEC 🌿’s Post

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.

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.

You’re a leader? When’s the last time you stood up for your team? When’s the last time you made a sacrifice for the team? When’s the last time you got your hands dirty? Do people get promoted under you? Do you provide opportunities? When’s the last time you set a boundary? When’s the last time you took a vacation and made sure you were reset? Do you thank your people? Taking care of your team looks different in different roles, but don’t neglect yourself in the process.

𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 A well-balanced team isn’t just about having different skills; it’s about understanding how those skills can work together to achieve a common goal. Professor SK’s leadership ensures that: ✅ Everyone’s voice is heard. ✅ Each member knows their role and feels valued. ✅ Challenges are turned into opportunities. ✅ We stay focused on our shared vision. Grateful to be part of this dynamic, innovative, and supportive team. Together, we’re not just meeting our goals—we’re exceeding them! 💪🚀

Talent selection is crucial in team building. Selecting people who share your values and are hungry, humble and smart (love me some Patrick Lencioni) can help build a high-performance team.

Building a winning team starts with the right players. Who you choose to surround yourself with can make or break your success. Here are key questions to ask when building your team: - Are they a team player? - Are they willing to contribute? - Are they eager to learn and grow? - Do they align with your vision and values? - Do they have leadership potential? Remember, skills can be developed, but a strong team culture is built on the foundation of the right people.

Ever said "Yes" to something to which you really wanted to say "No"? You are not alone. Type A personalities, people pleasers, go along to get along - all these habits and beliefs can make us expend our time, money, and/or energy on things we don't really want and for which we don't really care. Stop the madness with these new habits. You can do this for yourself and for teams you lead. As a leader, you are the protector of your team. Be clear about the team's priorities, in your view and in the organizational view. If the team is already overloaded, saying "Yes" doesn't help you or the team. Instead, ask where the new request fits in with existing priorities, whether to shift a current priority to make space for the new, or to highlight that the new is less important and let it go or schedule time to re-visit it.

Building Strong Teams: Key Characteristics 🚀 A team unites individuals with unique skills and a shared goal, building strength through diversity. Each member contributes something special, creating a powerful synergy that amplifies their collective impact. 🔹 Diversity: Each person’s talents strengthen the team, with one’s strengths covering another’s weaknesses. 🔹Leadership: True teams share leadership, supporting and guiding each other, not just relying on one leader. 🔹Team Spirit: Strong teams feel connected, trust each other, and work together, like an extended family. 🔹Power of Synergy: Together, they achieve more than the sum of individual efforts. What do you think is the most important trait in a team?

If you want to lead effectively you might want to use this checklist 1. Share a compelling vision 2. Have a true north but be willing to deviate from the path 3. Ensure everyone knows how they contribute and the importance of their piece of the puzzle 4. Remove roadblocks 5. Be an umbrella for the team 6. Stay within your zone of effective control. 7. Understand and manage the risks

Learn from my mistakes- don't tell people what to do! Drive results collaboratively, do not be a soccer team with everyone chasing the ball with nobody is in position. There has to be a purposeful relationship between team members their work and their leaders (bosses) Instead of having a big team of people that are all doing a little bit of everything try breaking it into teams/units that are cohesive for a purpose. Within each team break down people to be accountable for one specific thing (does not mean they only do one thing but at least they have a measurable accountable outcome) and pick one person to manage or lead each group