Articles for category: Leadership

Don’t Get Lazy While Remote

Years ago, I was working on software that had to be tested against multiple audio mics and headsets. We were interested in seeing what the experience would be and whether we could recommend it to our customers. I remember doing a demo with our sales manager, we were on a call chatting away when he popped up behind me to show how his bluetooth headset was working. This worked for our little impromptu demo with each other. This wouldn’t work for one of his sales calls, to show up behind me and tap me on the shoulder to come into

Staying on Point

Harder in today’s context then it was ever before. The majority of people are working remotely and can be anywhere and everywhere while taking calls. We all have something to say when we jump on a call, all have something we need to get out and all want to be heard. But now more than ever, it’s important to keep the focus on what matters most, staying on point, getting things done and ensuring that you are on target for what you are working towards. Agendas are a good start, but better than agendas, goals – what do we want

Platforms Go Boink

When there is seven different ways to accomplish the one task you are trying to do and none of the people that build the platform, sell the platform, develop the platform, deploy the platform, test the platform or even manage the platform know which option is the best? Boink.

New Perks

Isn’t how it is going to go this week. You are going to need to up your game to show your team how well they are doing and how much they are valued. The old perks are gone while we all work remote and in there lies an opportunity to develop a new set of perks for your team that will show you how much you appreciate them. The problem for many, is that these new perks are steeped in authenticity, trust, appreciation, honesty and humbleness. They are not easy to come by and much harder to display then say

What Matters Most in your Team

Well if you didn’t know before, I’m sure you’re figuring it out right now. The leader that is focused on their team isn’t being drawn into worthless debates and discussions that are distractions to what is really going. The leader that is focused on their team wants to make sure the team is good to go before the next release is. The leader that is focused on their team is thinking about next week when the new week starts so they can provide the environment their team needs to thrive. The leader that is focused on their team recognizes that