“In the end, leadership comes down to consistency and strong, confident action upon which the team can rely - and this doesnt mean imposing a bunch of rules.” MeanEndsActionStrongTeamBunchRelyConsistencyImposing Author:Don Yaeger
“Companies that understand the purpose and philosophy behind the "why" are usually astute, high- performing organizations that tap directly into the pulse of those they benefit the most. When utilized correctly, this understanding can create a powerful sense of duty and purpose for business teams because the employees know exactly whom they are working for and to what end.” PhilosophyPurposeUnderstandingPowerfulTeamDutyPerformingEmployee Author:Don Yaeger
“One way Great Teams can share their visions is by creatively laying out their plans and visions, creating a road map for its members to follow. A Great Team outlines expectations for all members of an organization and for the organization as a whole. This clear-cut set of objectives - a road map - enables the organization to set benchmarks and goals and ultimately to lay the foundation for its own success.” GoalVisionTeamShareExpectations Author:Don Yaeger
“One way Great Teams can connect their team members together is through the glue of mentoring.” TogetherTeamMentoring Author:Don Yaeger
“The success of corporate mentorship programs developed by some of the Great Teams in business demonstrates how powerful this concept can be and what a difference it can make. As General Electric has shown, when a corporate culture includes mentorship, the end result is a dynamic learning environment with leaders constantly shaping leaders.” CulturePowerfulLeaderEnvironmentTeamProgramElectric Author:Don Yaeger
“There is a strong sense of understanding, appreciation, shared responsibility, and trust that unites and motivates the team to work together.” TogetherStrongUnderstandingResponsibilityTeamAppreciationWorking Together Author:Don Yaeger
“When leaders of a professional team perform a scan, they examine the trends dominating their customer demographics, education, government policy, and especially their competition.” LeaderTeamPolicyCompetitionDominating Author:Don Yaeger
“Knowing your opponent is a crucial part of emulating and defeating that opponent. But scouting is only the first step. Too many leaders spend countless hours studying an opponent's every move in the search for an edge. The Great Teams understand not only how to scout but also how to exploit the weaknesses of a competitor. These teams analyze every perspective and option and position themselves to take full advantage of any knowledge gained about an opponent.” MovingHoursLeaderStudyTeamPerspectiveWeaknessScouting Author:Don Yaeger
“External scouting is of limited value if it's not teamed with rigorous self- examination. Successful coaches or managers have learned the value of utilizing an outside opinion to give them a fresh look at their personnel. This unbiased view provides an even greater insight, which in turn helps the coach develop flexibility within the team.” GivingHelpingValuesOpinionSuccessfulTeamInsightCoachesFlexibilityScouting Author:Don Yaeger
