DRIVE Talent Development

How do seem to always find ways to add value? Here's how Liz Wiseman, author of Impact Players, describes the way they show up and respond:

➡️ Instead of doing their job, they do the job that's needed.

➡️ They don't wait for direction, they step up, then step back.

➡️ When others escalate issues, they finish stronger.

➡️ Instead of sticking to what they know best, they ask and adjust.

➡️ They don't add to the burden, they make work light.

When this mindset shift happens, amazing things can happen. ✨

Did you know that EVERY leader starts on the same level?

Yep! When you take on a leadership role with a new team, you will always start on Level 1- regardless of your experience, knowledge, or passion. What happens from there is up to you.

In John C. Maxwell’s book, The 5 Levels of Leadership, he breaks down exactly what those levels look like and how leaders move ⬆️ and ⬇️. Here’s a quick summary-

LEVEL 1 – It’s all about the title. People will do what you say because you are the boss.

LEVEL 2 – It’s all about the relationship. People will start to do what you say because they want to. They begin to trust you.

LEVEL 3 – It’s all about the results. This is where the magic happens! Results are produced, momentum builds, and problems get solved because everyone knows how they can best contribute.

LEVEL 4 – It’s all about growth. Leaders move from producers to developers by investing their time, energy, money, and thinking into growing others as leaders.

LEVEL 5 – It’s all about the legacy. Level 5 leaders possess influence that goes beyond their team, organization, or even industry.

👉 Take some time to reflect on what level you are on with the individuals that you lead.

And remember…

“Leaders become great, not because of their power, but because of their ability to empower others.” - John C. Maxwell

Looking for a good book? 📚 Here are a few faves! 👇

Your boss arrives to work for the day. Do they…

a) Immediately ask for the status of the report you are working on?

b) Greet the group, jump into a discussion about a new initiative, and ask for opinions?

c) Go to their office and begin their day?

More than likely, this was an easy question for you to predict. Your answer provides clues to their leadership style. Understanding your boss’s leadership style is the first step you can take to build a better relationship with them.

Check out this read for how to:

- assess your leader’s leadership style

- interact with them in a way that makes their job easier

- become trusted and valued (which makes your job easier)

- have a relationship that meets both your needs and your boss’s needs

When we build a successful working relationship with our boss, we both win. 🤝

Managing Up: 4 steps to building a better relationship with your boss We've all heard it - people don't quit companies, they quit managers. So true. A Gallup study found that of the 7,000+ people polled, half of them have left their job because of their managers. But what's also true is that we often- underestimate our responsibility as a direct report. underestimate....

Don’t you find it frustrating when you and your boss seem to be on completely different pages? Here’s how you can make it better.

Manage up.

What does “manage up” mean?

At its simplest form, it is teaching your boss how to manage you.

We often underestimate:
-our role in the working relationship
-our responsibility as a direct report
-our ability to make our managers better

When we build a successful working relationship with our boss, we both win. 🤝

A deep dive on what this looks like is coming soon. In the meantime, here’s a resource to help!

You've been asked to present at work. What an awesome opportunity!

There's just one problem…. you are terrified!

It's okay! Does it help to know that most of our anxiety is due to a lack of prep? As you prepare, here is a quick tip-

Want to grab and keep their attention throughout your presentation? Use people's names!

💬 “Michelle, thank you so much for inviting me to share my learnings with your team.”

💬 “Maria, I can see this applying to your department.”

💬 “After talking with Andy last week, it’s clear that…”

💬 “Great question, Sam. Let’s talk about that…”

Remember this:

“A person’s name is to that person, the sweetest, most important sound in any language.” -Dale Carnegie

Here’s a resource to help you prepare. Stay tuned for more quick tips!

Your mid-week reminder to be comfortable being uncomfortable. 💫

You’ve been promoted to a leadership position and now you are responsible for leading others. You may be thinking…

“This is way harder than I thought it would be.”

You see, most of us are given opportunities based on our individual performance and we are not quite prepared for how to transition to a role that is responsible for others.

As you begin your journey as a manager, it’s important to define how you will lead. Here are a few prompts to help you get started!

🎶 “It’s closing time, one last call…” 🎶

If you’ve been thinking about signing up for Business Book Club: Atomic Habits, let’s do this! Registration closes on Wednesday, January 5 at 12:00 p.m.

Book here 👉 https://bit.ly/3qqI9WU

It's the first Monday of 2022! 👊 Do you have clear and focused objectives for the day? Set yourself up for success by taking the time to define what your day should look like. 💥

We have the best intentions when we buy that business book but when it comes time to crack it open it can be difficult to stay motivated. Wouldn’t it be great if we had:

⚪️Structure around the chapters to read weekly to stay on track

⚪️Online discussions and assignments on key takeaways that fit around our schedule

⚪️People to interact with that are also reading the book

Done! 🎉 Join DRIVE Talent Development’s Business Book Club for an 8-week series starting January 10. Learn more and book here: https://bit.ly/3qqI9WU

Have questions? Send DRIVE TD a message or email [email protected].

The Business Book Club: Atomic Habits | DRIVE TD We have the best intentions when we buy that business book but when it comes time to crack it open, it can be difficult to stay motivated. Wouldn’t it be great if we had structure around the chapters to read, online discussions on key takeaways, and people to interact with that are also reading th...