Check out my list of the 12 Keys to Being a Great Teammate. Whether you’re the president, executive director or senior pastor, or leading from the middle of the organization, these keys will help you become a better teammate and strengthen the team you're part of. Plus check out the top weekly leadership links. Links and recommendations on music, books, podcasts and more. All on the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 247. Listen in to the convo through Apple Podcasts or Spotify or on the Website.
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12 Keys for Being a Great Teammate
1. Write everything down- never show up to a meeting without something to write with and something to write on. And write it down. Everything. Otherwise you'll forget. I don't care who you are.
2. Honor people's time- show up early and finish on time.
3. Come with solutions, not just ideas- this is crucial. move towards completion, not away from it. Ideas are great, but have to lead towards the finish line.
4. Learn how to anticipate- be one step ahead. do something every day you weren't "asked" or "told" to do, but know you should do.
5. Be a disciplined learner- understand it's your role to be an expert, no matter what level or role you play in an organization. Don't just be one step ahead of your boss in being skilled at your job.... be an expert.
6. Listen well- listen when in a conversation, don't just think about what you are going to say in response. Listen for next steps, not current realities- this has to do with anticipating.
7. Reflect most of the credit, take all the blame- this is more for leaders, but still a great principle to put into practice no matter what level you are in the organization. Be a reflector of praise, not an absorber. Absorb the blame if at all possible.
8. Never speak negatively of your peers for personal gain- wow, this is a hard one for everyone. Especially when your boss or superior wants to pit you against that peer and see how you respond. Don't give in to that. Stay above it.
9. Push back- almost every organizational leader I know wants their team members to challenge the process, question assumptions, bring new ideas to the table, and push back when they don't agree. Don't be afraid to do this. If your leader is not mature enough to take this, then they probably shouldn't be in the position they are in. If unsure on whether you truly have "permission" to push back, ask for permission on the front end.
10. Take on more responsibility- ask for more power and involvement, and you'll be lifting the load of your employer or boss. That is always a welcomed conversation. Always. Help by taking on more.
11. Reflect culture and vision. Understand what the team leader appreciates – if the team leader values being on time, then be on time. If the team leader strongly values collaboration, then be a collaboration expert. This is not brown-nosing, it's just common sense.
12. Execute- be a finisher. Responsible. Let your yes be yes and your no be no.
BONUS: Make your leader better – intentionally find ways to develop your boss/manager. If they get better you get better.
Top Weekly Leadership Links
Excellent Advice for Living – Kevin Kelly
LIVE at Maverick City – new LIVE album from Maverick City Music
Survey, Part 2 from Saint Church in London - new album from Amanda Cook
Won’t Look Back - new LIVE album from ZOE Worship
New Thing - new album from Seth Condrey
The Built Different Podcast – Zach Clinton
Sleep leads to better decision making
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