‘How To Nurture A Team That Flourishes’

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‘How can I become a more intentional work-life leader?’

Nurture the qualities in team members that will help them thrive in their lives and support their self-development, which in turn will aid their performance at work.’

‘Create workplace conditions in which team members can excel.’

‘Recognize that all team members are constantly in a state of transformation, never in a fixed state.’

‘We’re not here to see through each other; we’re here to see each other through.’

Pay attention to the work- and life-factors that affect team members regardless of their job title.’

‘Be fully equipped with a new garden tools to help them do something about the negative effect of work- and life-factors.’

‘To appreciate a team member is to identify their worth and bolster their self-worth.’

Expand your team members’ capabilities laterally across the organization.’

Invest in your team members’ portfolio of skills.’

‘Mature your thinking to adopt a skills-based ecosystem mindset.’

‘When you commit to a culture of well-being, you have signalled to team members that you’re for real.’

Dan Pontefract (2023). Work-Life Bloom: How to Nurture a Team That Flourishes

‘Harnessing The Power Of Emotional Intelligence To Build High-Performing Teams’

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‘Be proactive, not reactive, in how you communicate and resolve conflict.’

Always go to someone directly, one-on-one, when looking to clear things up.’

Make the effort to understand the top motivational drivers for each person on your team.’

‘Always tell the truth.’

Recognize relationship-building time as one of the most important drivers of team success.’

Gain alignment, and ensure there is understanding after every meeting.’

Acknowledge each employee’s ideas and inputs; factor these into decisions and opportunities.’

‘Don’t compromise your standard of performance. Set the bar high, work hard to get there, and help others get there, too.’

Eliminate distractions when connecting with your team. Have a ‘no screen time’ rule.’

Approach each conversation with confidence– lead with positive intent.’

Recognize your team members’ contributions to both the process and results with equal exuberance and praise.’

Make sure you over-communicate rather than under-communicate. Your team needs to clearly understand what you’re saying.’

Source

Christopher D. Connors (2024). The Champion Leader: Harnessing The Power of Emotional Intelligence to Build High-Performing Teams