In times of uncertainty, people naturally (and understandably!) tend to focus on self-preservation. But for your organization’s long-term success, it’s important to pull together people with different perspectives and experiences. In her October 5, 2020 “Let’s Get Growing” video, Bobbie LaPorte share some ideas to help you increase collaboration in your team—and get everyone working together toward a shared goal. [link to video]
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Leadership Shift #1: A New Model for Decision-Making
The first of The Three Big Shifts Every Leader Needs to Make is how we as leaders make decisions. Because everything is uncertain and timelines have forever changed, leaders will now be expected to make split-second decisions even when there is no clear path forward.
With the pace at which things are moving and changing in our world, we need to recognize that the cost of delay is much greater now than it was before. We also need to accept that we no longer have the answers. I know that is a tough admission for leaders to make, but let’s be honest: we can’t even see around the corner to what tomorrow may bring, never mind the next quarter.
Read moreStay in the Game
While Bobbie LaPorte had to adjust her workouts around a broken pinky toe, her personal trainer told her that the most important thing is just to “stay in the game.” In her September 28 “Let’s Get Growing” video, Bobbie explores this idea and provides three helpful tips to help you “stay in the game” during these difficult and uncertain times.
Read moreLeverage Your Team’s Strengths
"Strength Spotting" involves more than just connecting people with their strengths. In her September 21 "Let's Get Growing" video, Bobbie La Porte explains how you can leverage those strengths in new ways to accomplish more, even if you're faced with fewer resources than you've had in the past.
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Success in an uncertain world looks very different than the world we have been living in. Everything has changed, from how you make decisions to the timelines in which you operate. New definitions of confidence and competence now guide the dozens of choices you make every day.
Read moreA Chance to Take Bold Action
Amid so much uncertainty, your usual end-of-year strategic planning process will likely be more challenging than ever. In her September 14 "Let's Get Growing" video, Bobbie La Porte shares three questions you can ask to approach this annual ritual from a place of possibility and opportunity.
Read moreDon’t Hit the “Pause” Button on Executive Decision-Making
With so much fear and uncertainty in the world today, it’s natural for leaders to want to hit the “pause” button and wait to make any big decisions. But the cost of delay is even greater than it was before. In her September 8 "Let's Get Growing" tip weekly video, Bobbie La Porte shares an Ironman anecdote and some practical tips for adapting, regrouping, and taking action from a place of what can be.
Read moreLet’s Get Growing — The Definition of Risk
No one knows how to plan for tomorrow—in a world that is uncertain and constantly shifting, leaders must pivot their primary focus in decision making if they want to use this ambiguous season to accelerate their progress rather than pause and wait for certainty to return. In her August 31 "Let's Get Growing" tip weekly video, Bobbie La Porte shares her new definition of risk and encourages leaders to embrace the ambiguity of this time and allow themselves to change course rather than become paralyzed.
Read moreAdvice for Tech Executives Facing Reorganization Curveballs
Leadership Curveballs, Blind Spots and Black Holes, Episode 5
IN THIS EPISODE we’re featuring a special In the Fire Segment with Mike Hamilton, formerly IT exec at MuleSoft and Salesforce, now Vice President of IT at Databricks. In an earlier episode of LCBB, Mike shared how he successfully navigated the Salesforce acquisition of MuleSoft as well as multiple role changes while he was at Salesforce. Mike returns today to give us an update on what he’s learned since his last guest appearance on LCBB and the latest job and organizational changes he’s navigating through.
We know from our survey of tech executives that reorgs continue to be the biggest curveball today’s facing execs. Mike is one of the most resilient, transition-hearty and self-aware executives we know. His advice will certainly have value for everyone. Be sure to also listen to Mike's past episode on LCBB as well.
Confidence Killers and High CEO Turnover
Leadership Curveballs, Blind Spots and Black Holes, Episode 4
In this Episode
00:50 - Curveball of the Week: What to do when your boss gets fired or resigns unexpectedly
03:35 - Confidence Killer of the Week: How to respond when you are asked to reapply for your current job
06:50 - In the Fire special guest, Commercial Executive, Anil Jhanji, shares how he managed the transition of five CEOS in ten years