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May 4, 2020
Monthly Coaching – How Leaders Do the C.A.R.E. Approach
What’s the one thing that leaders and teams want right now more than anything else? It was confirmed to me again recently during a distance learning webinar that we presented for over 100 participants.
I asked the following question, “From a professional perspective when reflecting on the last few weeks, what has been your biggest challenge, concern, or need?”
There were several multiple-choice responses:
Disappointed in leadership
Concerned about my career
Fearful that teamwork will be undermined
Lack of communications and don’t know what’s really happening
Camaraderie—missing the interaction with my buddies and friends
Those are all important, but the one that jumped way out front, doubling the response of the second highest was “Camaraderie—missing the interaction with my buddies and friends”.
Insights on Team Isolation
If you are leading a team that is isolated and remote, this can be a great nugget of insight on the importance of camaraderie. The general definition is “mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together.” The expression “mutual trust” and time together are key to this definition, and I would add one more, “shared experiences.”
We have two helpful takeaways that we can learn. First is the importance of camaraderie and identifying ways to stay connected while operating remotely. The second is to make a note in our leadership journals, reminding us of the importance and value of building cohesion and trust through shared experiences during times when things are more normal and operating well.
In this month’s Leading with Honor Coaching video, I explain how we developed camaraderie in the Vietnam POW camps, and how it relates to us today – please watch:
Behavior and Connection
Camaraderie is about relationships and connections. If your natural behavior tilts toward being outgoing/extroverted, this is generally easy for you. But there’s a struggle in potentially making it too much about yourself and what is on your mind and heart. If your natural behavior tilts toward being reserved/introverted, connecting can be difficult—even in the normal workplace. So, authentically connecting with someone in an uplifting way can be a challenge for everyone.
Camaraderie is really a bond that is formed by a connection of hearts. Every human being wants to be connected to someone who values and appreciates them. [Tweet This]
That’s why we have friends with whom we spend time together that builds mutual trust and shared experiences. These are the people in our lives who care about us and whom we care about. When you consider we spend more awake time with our peers at work than with our families, it should be obvious that those work relationships are especially important to our own identity.
The C.A.R.E Approach
For us to improve our camaraderie leadership skills—especially as we work remotely—let’s adopt “The C.A.R.E. Approach” [Tweet This] –
Connect and communicate. Connect with the heart- not just the head. Be intentional to reach out and communicate with an attitude and persona of enthusiasm, caring concern and support.
Affirm. Find something positive about the person that you have experienced and call it out. Set aside perfection and look for something such as unique talents, smiles, good words, timely responses, character, team contributions, etc. Spend a moment to come up with something specific and genuine.
Regard. This is somewhat subtle but extremely powerful. Make your attitude and countenance reflect a high regard for the person. Regard is about esteem and that is best communicated from a cognitive base, that is wrapped in warm emotions. For some this will be a stretch, but it may be the greatest gift you could give someone who is isolated and struggling with their self-image, lacking confidence, and insecure. The effort can pay huge dividends.
Encourage. What can you say to inspire, cheer, reassure, or boost this person? How can you let them know how valuable they are as a person, friend, teammate?
More Important Now Than Ever
The C.A.R.E. Approach described above can provide some of the positive energy of camaraderie that we are missing in this time of working remotely—physically isolated from our teammates. It may sound simple, but it’s going to take intentional effort for most of us.
But if you will pause for a moment and recall a time when someone CARED about you by connecting, affirming, regarding, and encouraging you, you will know how powerful it can be. This is your chance to make a difference by caring about someone else. Make it happen and you can change someone’s world.
We invite you to share your experience of working remotely, camaraderie, and being cared for. Please post your comments.
LE
Uniquely C.A.R.E. for Your Team Members
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Every human is unique — and the best leaders know why this might be an advantage. Learn how embracing different talents and abilities, both our own and those of others, can lead to more effective leadership and success.
Grounded in statistical research and supported by data from millions of clients and more than 45 years of workplace experience, Lee Ellis and Hugh Massie reveal their personal stories and experience on how they’ve successfully helped organizations achieve their goals by applying practical insights on human design.
Additional discount available for bulk orders.
“…There are few that have made significant strides on making ‘knowing yourself’ operational and real as Lee and Hugh have in this marvelous book. Reading this book is a compelling adventure. If you follow the path, you will change for the better!” – Richard Boyatzis, Co-author of the international best seller, Primal Leadership and the new Helping People Change
“This is the book that I have longed for during my decades in managing talent. Having seen the positive impact of DNA Behavior on my teams, this is a must-read for leaders who desire to build strong teams by accelerating natural talents in an authentic and lasting way.” – Belva White, CPA, MBA, Vice President for Finance & Treasury, Emory University
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Thank you, Kathy Schwaig for Your Kind Words
A big thank you to Kathy Schwaig, Ph.D., Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, at Kennesaw State University for kind words about the new book Leadership Behavior DNA –
“In this book, Lee [and Hugh] give us the tools to understand others so that we can intentionally and empathetically impact both culture and performance. Putting them into practice has made me a better leader and better human being.”
Get your copy – www.LeadershipBehaviorDNA.com/Book
Read more Endorsements – www.LeadershipBehaviorDNA.com/Endorsements
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May 3, 2020
On This Day in Leadership History, May 3rd
On this day in leadership history in 1986, in NASA’s first post-Challenger launch, an unmanned Delta rocket lost power in its main engine shortly after liftoff. Safety officers destroyed it by remote control.
What’s the leadership lesson? Even after sometimes tremendous sacrifice and loss, what does it take muster the courage and resilience to try again? Honorable leaders find it within themselves to continue trying for worthy causes.
Delta Rocket Family – Wikipedia
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May 1, 2020
Leading with Honor Wisdom for Today, May 1, 2020
“We can’t all be good at everything. This is partly the logic behind having a team in the first place, so each role can be filled with the person best suited for that role and together, every job and every strength is covered.” – Simon Sinek
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April 30, 2020
Free Webinar Replay – “How to Adapt Your People Culture in Changing Times”
In this new online webinar with Lee Ellis and Hugh Massie, they guided us on what type of leadership balance is needed right now, how to better connect and modify our behavior as leaders, and tactics on communicating with others based on their hard-wired talents.
What do your colleagues and team members need right now? And how can understanding natural behavior equip you to be successful in adapting to their needs?
Please register at this Zoom Webinar Link and watch the free, on-demand recording.
This content of this webinar was based on their new book, Leadership Behavior DNA: Discovering Natural Talents and Managing Differences. See more details below, and purchase your copy from your favorite book retailer –
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Every human is unique — and the best leaders know why this might be an advantage. Learn how embracing different talents and abilities, both our own and those of others, can lead to more effective leadership and success.
Grounded in statistical research and supported by data from millions of clients and more than 45 years of workplace experience, Lee Ellis and Hugh Massie reveal their personal stories and experience on how they’ve successfully helped organizations achieve their goals by applying practical insights on human design.
Order Your Copy
Additional discount available for bulk orders.
“…There are few that have made significant strides on making ‘knowing yourself’ operational and real as Lee and Hugh have in this marvelous book. Reading this book is a compelling adventure. If you follow the path, you will change for the better!” – Richard Boyatzis, Co-author of the international best seller, Primal Leadership and the new Helping People Change
“This is the book that I have longed for during my decades in managing talent. Having seen the positive impact of DNA Behavior on my teams, this is a must-read for leaders who desire to build strong teams by accelerating natural talents in an authentic and lasting way.” – Belva White, CPA, MBA, Vice President for Finance & Treasury, Emory University
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5 Critical Behaviors of Leaders in a Crisis
Great advice from friend and colleague, Dee Ann Turner, on her observations during a past major national crisis, 9/11. She observed the leaders around her. Like the current situation with the COVID-19 pandemic, most of us had never been in the situation where we now find ourselves.
Their cues taught her a lot about leading in difficult circumstances.
Here they are – check them out on the Global Leadership website
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April 29, 2020
Giving Back – The Veterans Empowerment Organization (VEO)
Giving Back Spotlight – The Veterans Empowerment Organization (VEO) – Lee and his wife Mary are longtime advocates of several organizations. VEO’s mission is to enhance the quality of life for homeless veterans on their road to self-sustainability.
They provide a caring, supportive environment that allows veterans to rebuild their lives by returning the dignity lost to the circumstances that left them homeless.
Please learn more about them on the VEO website – thank you!
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April 28, 2020
Clip – How can leaders better manage differences in their teams?
What can do you do keep your best talent in your team or organization? In this short clip, Lee Ellis and Hugh Massie share how leaders can better manage differences in their teams.
Grounded in statistical research and supported by data from millions of clients and more than 45 years of workplace experience, they reveal their personal stories on how they’ve successfully helped organizations achieve their goals by applying practical insights on human design.
Please watch and post your advice too –
The New Primer for Discovering Your Natural Talents
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Every human is unique — and the best leaders know why this might be an advantage. Learn how embracing different talents and abilities, both our own and those of others, can lead to more effective leadership and success.
Grounded in statistical research and supported by data from millions of clients and more than 45 years of workplace experience, Lee Ellis and Hugh Massie reveal their personal stories and experience on how they’ve successfully helped organizations achieve their goals by applying practical insights on human design.
Additional discount available for bulk orders.
“…There are few that have made significant strides on making ‘knowing yourself’ operational and real as Lee and Hugh have in this marvelous book. Reading this book is a compelling adventure. If you follow the path, you will change for the better!” – Richard Boyatzis, Co-author of the international best seller, Primal Leadership and the new Helping People Change
“This is the book that I have longed for during my decades in managing talent. Having seen the positive impact of DNA Behavior on my teams, this is a must-read for leaders who desire to build strong teams by accelerating natural talents in an authentic and lasting way.” – Belva White, CPA, MBA, Vice President for Finance & Treasury, Emory University
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April 27, 2020
On This Day in Leadership History, April 19th
On this day in leadership history in 1960, baseball uniforms began displaying player’s names on their backs.
What’s the leadership lesson? More than stitched names on uniforms, an honorable leader who knows their core identity is unshakeable in the face of challenge and adversity. Take time to understand who you are and what you stand for.
1960 Major Baseball League Season – Wikipedia
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A Gift of Wisdom and Encouragement
How did American military leaders in the brutal POW camps of North Vietnam inspire their followers for six, seven, and even eight years to remain committed to the mission, resist a cruel enemy, and return home with honor? What leadership principles engendered such extreme devotion, perseverance, and teamwork?
As a gift of wisdom and encouragement to any leader right now, consider Lee’s book ‘Leading with Honor’ which answer these questions and more.
Available in our online store or favorite retailers such as Amazon.com –
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