Healthy Conflict Drives Innovation Begin with Purpose, Based on Trust by Jim Solomon and Bruce LaRue, Ph.D. “If everyone is thinking alike, then somebody’s not thinking.” – General George S. Patton, Jr. High performing teams embrace conflict to drive innovation through meaningful collaboration. Pat Lencioni is the pioneer of the organizational health movement and a founder of The Table […]
Schedule Time for Reflection Read – Think – Plan As a leader, schedule time on a recurring basis to reflect. Allow time during your workday for mindful and creative imagination. Kelly Ketelboeter, acclaimed corporate trainer and consultant, finds reflection time vital for leaders. “Reflection will allow us to silence the other voices that leaders are often […]
“Success is never final, failure is never fatal. It’s courage that counts.” – John Wooden by Jim Solomon and Bruce LaRue, Ph.D. What was true last year, may have a completely new meaning today. Your strategy, your goals, your customers, and even your workforce, once known and understood, now are likely different. Today’s leaders must possess the unique […]
Integrator Leaders believe they exist to help their team succeed. They serve as mentors and coaches, helping their people to learn, grow, and achieve their personal best. By sharing your time to listen, ask questions, and challenge thoughts or ideas, you demonstrate that you care. Make introductions and help with networking. Share about books, podcasts, […]
Influence: Up, Down, Cross-Functional Leader Influence in a Post Pandemic World “The key to successful leadership is influence, not authority.” –Kenneth H. Blanchard by Jim Solomon and Bruce LaRue, Ph.D. Integrator Leaders Lead Through Influence Integrator Leaders create a clear compass heading for their team while helping them develop the map to get from here to there. They […]
As an Integrator Leader, it is important to take time to read, think, plan. As we take time to “think”, this should include reflection. Integrator Leaders “think out loud with their teams” and are open to thoughtful discussions with them. Today, these types of discussions are more important than ever as we work in a mix of on-site, hybrid, and […]
by Jim Solomon and Bruce LaRue, Ph.D. “When something bad happens, you have three choices. You can either let it define you, let it destroy you, or you can let it strengthen you.” ― Dr. Seuss Are you prepared to fail to win? Everyone wants to be a winner, and no one wants to be […]
by Jim Solomon and Bruce LaRue, Ph.D. We’ve all seen our world change before our very eyes since the outbreak of the global pandemic. As a result, the “usual” way your organization operates has probably changed more than once. Strong leadership is more important now than ever – we need Integrator Leaders. During the toughest times, leaders must […]
by Jim Solomon and Bruce LaRue, Ph.D. Why is so much written about gratitude and leadership? Simply because it’s that important! It’s important to the Customer Integrator Leaders clearly understand that they exist to serve their customers and to make life better. According to Karlyn Borysenko, Gratitude is your competitive advantage. “Gratitude isn’t just about giving your customers […]
Closing the “Adaption Gap” Thrive in Today’s VUCA World by Jim Solomon and Bruce LaRue, Ph.D. How prepared are you and your organization to adapt to unforeseen circumstances? “As British historian Michael Howard once famously said about [military] doctrine, it does not matter if the military gets it wrong. Instead, what matters is the “capacity to get it right quickly when the moment arrives.” In […]
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