Leading a Team is a Lot Like Being a Chef
You might not be in a literal kitchen, but being a leader is a lot like being a chef.
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The 7 Principles of Humanocracy
How much do you trust your people?
According to best-selling author Gary Hamel, one of the biggest factors stopping organizations from moving away from bureaucracy is that leaders don’t trust their people.
But that lack of trust creates a cycle where leaders feel they have to treat their employees like children because they can’t be trusted, which makes employees stop making decisions on their own.
Focusing on Technology Your Teams Actually Need
Technology is changing all the time. It’s easy to get swept up in what’s new and shiny, but what matters most is using the technology your teams actually need. The newest device or program doesn’t do your company any good if it doesn’t help your employees do their jobs better.
How the CEO of CPChem leads with Trust, Transparency, and Simplicity
Ever since Mark first became CEO in 2017 he has focused on trust, transparency, and simplicity. And while those values are important at any point in time, they were even more crucial throughout 2020.
The Importance Of Being Human In A Technology-Driven World
There’s no denying that our world is becoming increasingly technology-driven. What’s the best thing you can do to prepare? Focus on being human.
Future Leaders Must Be Relentlessly Optimistic Says Bill McDermott, CEO of ServiceNow
Knowledge, communication, humility, and other skills are important for future leaders, but it really all comes down to one mindset: optimism.
That’s according to Bill McDermott, CEO of Service Now. He believes relentless optimism is one of the best attributes a leader can have.
Otis Elevator CEO Judy Marks On How to Embrace Technology While Staying Human
Every day, 2 billion people across the globe use Otis elevators. The machines have been around for more than 165 years and are ripe with potential for innovative updates. In the future, elevators could use AI to better manage the flow of passengers and be connected to the Internet of Things for remote maintenance and self-reported repair checks.
Stanley Black & Decker CEO Says A Leader’s Job is to Humanize Everything
Years ago, there was an experiment where people rode a bicycle for a few hours and got comfortable with how it moved. Then, the researchers changed the bike so that when a person turned the handlebars to the right, the wheels went left, and when the person turned the handlebars to the left, the wheels went right. It was nearly impossible to adapt to the change, especially after the people were so used to riding their bikes a certain way.
Think Like a Chef! Two Ingredients Great Leaders Must Balance
Imagine a busy kitchen with a professional chef in charge. The dishes are being prepared carefully with attention paid to each flavor and ingredient. A pinch too much of one spice could throw the entire dish out of balance and make for an unhappy customer.
4 Ways Leaders Can Create A Better World From Barry-Wehmiller CEO Bob Chapman
Barry-Wehmiller CEO Bob Chapman follows a people-centric philosophy he calls Truly Human Leadership. His unique approach has influenced countless others and emphasizes many of the soft skills that will be required for successful future leaders.