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Today we celebrate Keith Fuentes and his leadership in establishing a HIGH PERFORMANCE TEAM environment. . Regardless of how you define the word leadership, there is no doubt that certain individuals can greatly impact the lives of others based on their experiences and insights. . While we are all on different paths in our careers and businesses, we look to leaders for guidance and advice. . With only 10% of leaders naturally born that way, leadership skills can be learned, put into practice and perfected. There are certain characteristics, traits and skills that ultimately build the most effective leaders. . Join me the remainder week of the week in learning more about Keith, Marti and other great leaders. With all the focus on the things leaders aren’t doing, we need leaders in our network to whom we can look up to and who we want to emulate. . Please comment, like, share and tag great leaders within your network. Together, we have so much to learn.

Can toxic leadership be dismantled? . For more from TheDefender: https://lnkd.in/esmmKjR . There are many other examples including: https://lnkd.in/eZSQ942 . What is your story of overcoming adversity? . #leadershipskills #toxicworkplace #thedefender #makinganimpact Production by Dreamline Digital Limited

Is it truly lonely at the top for today's executive or are they knowingly or unwittingly isolating themselves?

Hello, there. Welcome to The Defender. I'm Gregory Wade. At The Defender, we're building GREAT leaders one leader at a time, and I'm here to help you to achieve both your personal and professional goals in a time frame much shorter than you can imagine based on real-world experiences that help you to implement actions now that'll help you to achieve your short- and long-term objectives. So, don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel, and like, share, and comment below, and of course, tell a friend. For more exclusive content on business development, strategic partnerships, leadership development, and personal development, check out my website at gregorymwade.com. Until then, take action, and take action now. Follow me on Twitter: gregorymwade Follow me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/grwade Connect with me on my website: https://www.gregorymwade.com/ Subscribe to The Defender here: https://youtu.be/Apw5pPThCGE

What does GREAT leadership mean to you? . Can toxic leadership be dismantled? . For more from The Defender: www.gregorymwade.com . #leadershipstyle #goingaboveandbeyond #makinganimpact

Essentials for Communicating Effectively . A special call-out to Catherine Johns for challenging the discussion around Collaboration . For more from The Defender: www.gregorymwade.com . #thedefender #communicationiskey #communication #leadershipstyle #leadership

At The Defender, we're building great leaders, one leader at a time. On your path to becoming a great leader it's important that you establish a championship winning attitude within your organization. I'm Gregory Wade. You're watching The Defender. Whether you've been a member of an organized team, an individual sport, a member of the debate club or just been in a spelling bee, you know what it's like to be able to focus in on an objective and to achieve your results. You also know what it's like to at times perhaps not necessarily achieve what you're looking to be able to get to, but to be able to make adjustments so that you're on the right path to success. As a leader, you are part player, coach, mentor, and guide. It is your role, along with your senior leadership team, to ensure that you're establishing meaningful objectives that the team and your organization can rally around. At the same time, it's important as well to ensure that you're monitoring performance so that you can adjust and adapt accordingly to change and to some faults perhaps on your path of achieving your results. At the same time, it's also important to play that role of motivator. I can't tell you enough just how important communication is as well within the organization so that you're guiding that team, giving them that progress, giving them a sense in terms of how they're working towards the objective you're trying to create. Add this all up and you are on your path to ensuring a championship winning attitude and a championship winning environment within your organization. This is meaningful if you're trying to be number one in terms of market share. It's meaningful if you're trying to surge and grow as a fast-moving organization and you want to be on top of your game. It's really important as well if you've got that fire in the belly, you've got that competitive edge, you've got that competitive nature, you just want to be able to surge, grow, and win in the marketplace. I'm Gregory Wade and you're watching The Defender. Thanks again for watching The Defender. Don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel. Like, share and comment below. For educators, HR, Training and Development, this video will help guide your prospective leaders in leadership skills, leadership qualities, leadership styles, leadership vs management.

Are you unsure or fearful about approaching a leader that you admire for guidance and insights? If so, this video is for you. Learn from The Defender about how to approach a leader from whom you want to seek guidance. For educators, HR, Training and Development, this video will help guide your prospective leaders in leadership skills, leadership qualities, leadership styles, leadership vs management.

Can leaders of organizations, regions and teams have a positive impact on public policy? . For more from The Defender: https://lnkd.in/eTAuB6r . #changeleadership #publicpolicy #policy #makingadifference #leadership For educators, HR, Training and Development, this video will help guide your prospective leaders in leadership skills, leadership qualities, leadership styles, leadership vs management.

Today we celebrate Francois Mahieu and his leadership skill in GUIDING GLOBAL TEAMS. . This week, we've celebrated 5 GREAT leaders including Marti Konstant, Roh Singh, Craig McLennan, Keith Fuentes and today Francois Mahieu. With all the emphasis on what leaders aren’t doing, it’s time we focus on what leaders are doing well right within our networks. . While we are all on different paths in our careers and businesses, we look to leaders for guidance and advice. Francois has set the mark for leading GLOBAL TEAMS. Accomplishing this is not easy; it takes purpose, lots of coordination, a belief in the importance of cross-cultural collaboration and an emphasis on diversity of thought, experiences and background. . With only 10% of leaders naturally born that way, leadership skills can be learned, put into practice and perfected. There are certain characteristics, traits and skills that ultimately build the most effective leaders. BUILDING GLOBAL TEAMS is one of important skills. . Please like, comment and share your experiences with other GREAT leaders within your network. #thedefender

Today we celebrate Craig McLennan and his skill in MANAGING TIME & PRIORITIES . While we are all on different paths in our careers and businesses, we look to leaders for guidance and advice. Craig has set the mark for managing businesses with focus, efficiency and results. . Please like, comment and share your experiences with other GREAT leaders within your network. . With only 10% of leaders naturally born that way, leadership skills can be learned, put into practice and perfected. There are certain characteristics, traits and skills that ultimately build the most effective leaders. MANAGING TIME & PRIORITIES with adeptness is a skill that is lost in the majority of leaders today. They would rather delegate than set the tone. Craig sets the tone and is able to rally internal and external stakeholders to achieve extraordinary results. . Join me tomorrow for the 5th GREAT leader who will join Roh, Keith, Marti, Craig. With all the emphasis on what leaders aren’t doing, it’s time we focus on what leaders are doing well right within our networks. . @craigmclennan #thedefender

Today we celebrate Roh Singh and his skill in LEADING WITH EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE. . Roh is an author, speaker, guide and mentor to those on their path to developing their best selves. Check out his book Rise Warrior Rise and ExcelerateYou; Roh’s digital wellbeing and performance platform. . While we are all on different paths in our careers and businesses, we look to leaders for guidance and advice. Please like, comment and share your experiences with other GREAT leaders within your network. . With only 10% of leaders naturally born that way, leadership skills can be learned, put into practice and perfected. There are certain characteristics, traits and skills that ultimately build the most effective leaders. LEADING WITH EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE is one of the most important skills. . Join me the remainder week of the week in learning more about Roh, Keith, Marti and other great leaders. With all the emphasis on what leaders aren’t doing, it’s time we focus on what leaders are doing well right within our networks. . @rohileshsingh #thedefender

How do you manage interaction with your direct reports? . Do you meet weekly? Do you meet daily or do you meet at all (exchanging texts and emails)? . Now more than ever, your team needs you and your leadership. Meet 1:1 for best results! . #thedefender #greatleadership #positiveleadership #managementstyle

As a leader, how you delegate is a direct reflection of your leadership skills Don’t be a micromanager. As a micromanager, you are likely insecure, don’t trust those around you and believe the world revolves around you. Wrong! Delegate with responsibility and you will find a high-performance team that delivers.

Share your experiences so others can learn! Together we can encourage great leadership! ✅ Two-way engagement ✅ Transparency and Trust ✅ Openness to ideas and solutions ✅ Purpose and alignment #greatleadership #thedefender #leadershipdevelopment #engagement Don’t stick your head in the sand!

The benefits of establishing a BHAG and why only 4 in 10 companies actually set the goalposts. Learn: ✅ Why establishing a BHAG aligns the org ✅ Why it is important to not be one of the 6 in 10 companies without a BHAG ✅ Companies with a BHAG and a great leadership team are well worth the investment #leadership #bhag #greatleadership #purpose

Eliminate micromanagement and 4x your employee engagement #engagement #leadership #purpose #managementstyle #managingpeople

Do this and your team will exceed expectations: Learn about: ✅ Establishing objectives everyone can rally around ✅ Recruiting and building a team based on diversity of thought, experience and perspective ✅ Encouraging an environment where trust and collaboration prevail #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #diversityofthought #greatleadership #buildingateam #thedefender

At the Defender, the focus is in building GREAT leaders one leader at a time. The better the leader, the greater the engagement levels, workplace happiness and ultimately customer / company growth. On your path to becoming a GREAT leader, you are going to encounter expectations around how to inspire and motivate. Instilling a sense of motivation and inspiration is so much more than a rah-rah speech or free donuts. In this video, we discuss the how and the why with a special call-out to O.C. Tanner for their work in “leading beyond purpose”. Do perform the quick test at the end of the video. You will be glad you did. Share with me what you found! #leadership #purpose #leadershipdevelopment #engagement #inspiration

Over 60% of managers promoted into their positions have reported that they lack the skills and necessary training in order to excel at their roles. . This is a staggering fact. With the vast majority of leaders "learning" from their immediate bosses, it is no wonder TOXIC managers still persist. . The big question for leaders who aspire to be GREAT is HOW to go about finding a mentor. . In this video, you will learn about the best venues to connect with mentors + unlock access to leading mentorship program: PATH.

What new habits have you developed during this period of challenge and change? . The WSJ published an article on April 11, 2020 highlighting the importance of moving beyond technology as an enabler to "allowing" ourselves the opportunity to center ourselves and put "pen back to paper". . Putting pen to paper means writing down objectives, expressions of gratitude, observations, etc.. In other words, a physical connection back to something we can refer to and use as guidance. . How do you assemble your objectives? Do you put pen to paper (maybe even virtually, through a stylus to an iPad)? . Shop for Your Dingbats Notebook here: https://bit.ly/2RxqTwZ . TheDefender www.gregorymwade.com

How do you go about making decisions that impact the short and long term direction for your team and organization? . Do you like to employ a decision-making methodology or are you more fluid in your approach? Do you prefer consensus-driven decisions vs. direct and resolute decisions? . One helpful methodology is the RAPID approach developed by Bain & Co.: Recommend (within Input), Agree, Decide and Perform. www.bain.com . Share your approach to decision making. Your network would love to hear from you. TheDefender

How do you approach opening your team up to strategic thinking? . Do you encourage curiosity? . More importantly, do you ask your team members to pose these questions of the challenges and opportunities they are facing? Who? What? When? Where? Why? and How? . In this video, learn the importance of taking a simpler approach to encouraging strategic thinking and alignment to your corporate objectives.

As a leader, how do you manage through stress? . How do you maintain your perspective and your focus? . Share your approach(es) in the comments below. For me, I like to train for half-marathons - this helps to center me and recognize what is important in mind and in body . #leadership #thedefender #leadershiptraits #businessleadership #positiveleadership

How do you lead during times of crisis and challenge? . What characteristics do you observe in leaders during tough times? Do they stick their heads in the sand and hope it goes away or are they on the frontlines? . If you have observed great leadership during times of significant challenge, comment below. Others would love to hear from you! . #greatleadership #thedefender