Equipping Leaders To Multiply

Leadership Lessons from Michael Scott: Innovation

Leaders foster an environment of innovation.  Enjoy the following clip from the Office (one of my favorites, this one is hilarious).  Scroll down for three tips for fostering an innovative environment. Three Keys for Fostering an Innovating Environment Be a collector of ideas. Recognize that 9 out of 10 ideas are bad, therefore insist on a constant flow of ideas that will keep your organizations fresh and on the cutting edge. Understand that all of us are smarter than one…Continue Reading

Leadership Lessons from Michael Scott: End Well

It’s not likely that you will hold your current leadership position forever.  The question is not, Will I leave?  The question is, How well will I leave?  Leadership Lesson from Michael Scott:  Work as if you will not be in your role forever. What do I have to do to leave well? Don’t have a possessive attitude about your role.  QUESTION:  Am I continually training others in or giving away my responsiblities? Always be looking for…Continue Reading

Leadership Lessons from Michael Scott

Michael Scott Leadership Lesson: Regular recognition and praise inspires team members to give their best effort. Michael recognizes the value of praising his employees (even though he doesn’t always do it the right way.) The following guidelines can help leaders become more effective in offering genuine, appropriate praise: Be Consistent.  Don’t just distribute praise once a year during a performance review.  Make a habit of catching people doing things right. Be Authentic.  Express genuine appreciation for…Continue Reading