Momentum is more than movement. When attached to a team, it sparks positive energy. Teams can feel the momentum when it shifts. It’s what leaders long to feel. What happens when it’s gone? How do you move a flat team forward? That’s a big question Fred Johnson asked at the beginning of our September InitiativeOne Leadership Think Tank.
The best recipe for helping a team improve begins with an appetite for leadership improvement for yourself. The road to change always starts with self-leadership. Leaders change with their teams. Leaders ask the tough questions. Without a clear picture of reality, it’s impossible to picture a better future. Dr. Fred says the first step toward positive change requires a gut check. There’s no room for denial. Acknowledge the problem and the need for change.
Dr. Fred shared a case study. The case study illuminates a path forward. He created a picture of “before” and “after.” Dive into the list with a willingness to seek the truth. World-class leaders define current reality by asking, “What is my opportunity?”
BEFORE
Denial
Talent Lost
Toxic Behaviors
Excuses and Blame
Secrets
Stagnation
Despair
Sluggish Decision-Making
Slow Production
Mediocrity
AFTER
Accurate Assessment of Reality
Talent Gained and Retained
Kind, Direct, and Respectful Communication
Feedback and Positive Accountability
Openness
Accelerated Learning
Hope
Efficiency
Swift Results
Excellence
Leaders do not change others. They change with them.
Join us for our October Think Tank titled: Walking the Field: Are You a Leader Who Controls or A Leader Who Connects?
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