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Increasing Collaboration in Your Team

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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A New Model for Decision-Making

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.

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Stay 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. 

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Don’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.

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Let's Get Growing — The Definition of Risk | Bobbie LaPorte

Let’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.

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Advice 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.

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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