What is it With ?!?
What is it with?!? Control freaks who complain their team can’t think for themselves?
People won’t use their initiative if they don’t feel trusted – simple as that! If a leader is too controlling, perfectionistic, authoritative or autocratic, team members become dependent for fear of the consequences of making a mistake or not meeting the leader’s expectations. If you catch yourself complaining about your teams initiative, first check if…
Beware the ‘Protected Species’
Have you ever found your thoughts being consumed by one particular team member? They have a track record of delivering for the business, in fact, they’re loved and respected by customers and others outside your team. But to the team, they’re toxic. People in your team have already left, and there are others on their…