Description

"Treating people with respect is one of our core competencies."

[Why This Is Important]

Objective: Seize opportunities.

Greg Provo shares his perspective on leadership and the importance of quiet leadership. He tells a metaphorical story about a chimpanzee with a bucket, highlighting the fleeting nature of leadership based on external factors. Greg emphasizes the need for leaders to provide tools and information to empower decision-making.

Micromanagement is a counterproductive approach in business. Greg believes in hiring good people who align with the company's values and allowing them to do their jobs. Treating people with respect and avoiding jargon-filled communication is crucial for building a caring and high-performing team.

[What You Need to Know]

• Quiet leadership is effective in getting the job done without resorting to bluster or anger.
• Providing tools and information empowers people to make informed decisions.
• Hiring good people and trusting them to do their jobs is essential.
• Treating others with respect and communicating clearly are key components of a caring culture.

[What You Need to Do]

1. Embrace quiet leadership: Lead by example, focusing on courage, candor, commitment, competence, and caring.
2. Provide tools and information: Ensure your team has access to the necessary resources and knowledge to make informed decisions.
3. Avoid micromanagement: Hire competent individuals and trust them to carry out their responsibilities.
4. Foster a caring culture: Treat people with respect, communicate clearly, and create an environment where everyone feels valued.
5. Support small businesses: Help them succeed by offering security solutions, technical support, and fostering growth opportunities.

[TAKE ACTION]

Take a moment to reflect on your leadership style. Are you embracing quiet leadership and empowering your team? Consider how you can provide the necessary tools and information for informed decision-making. Aim to create a caring culture that values and respects every team member. Additionally, explore ways to support and uplift small businesses in your community.

Greg Provo is Chief Executive Officer at Strategy Cafe, Inc. An experienced leader and educator specializing in strategy, operations, business development, and enterprise architecture from the scale of Fortune 200 to the personal service of small businesses.

Founded and led an IT consulting company that specialized in providing hands-on technical development and support. Passionate about AI, blockchain technology and business applications. Always looking for new challenges and would love the opportunity to speak further with you - feel free to reach him on linked in.

Gayle Turner is President of The Storytellers Channel, Inc. https://storytellerschannel.com/ For close to five decades he has used the power of story to initiate and sustain change while growing leaders and building productive corporate and community cultures. Check out his LinkedIn profile to learn the rest of the story. https://www.linkedin.com/in/wgayleturner/ 

If you'd like to explore how clarifying your organization's stories and sharing the stories that exemplify those values can improve performance click here and schedule a time to talk with Gayle.