Whether you consider yourself a leader or not, you must also follow someone or something. It's part of what forms your internal compass, which ensures that you are able to act in a way that is right and consistent with both who you are and who you want to become.

In recent years, the role of emotional intelligence and leadership has gained significant attention. As individuals strive to become more effective leaders, there is a growing interest in developing their emotional intelligence skills. This topic delves into the importance of self-awareness, empathy, and relationship management in leading and motivating teams.

Indra A. Books, Founder of Agility for All, shares with us on her 54th birthday the 54 things she has learned in her career. The format of this was inspired by a series of posts done by Tamsen Fadal for her birthday. And while it may not have perfect videography, we hope it gives you inspiration to keep learning and growing no matter what you choose to do.

In today's globalized world where organizations strive for innovation and creativity, harnessing the power of diverse perspectives and experiences is more important than ever. One of the key benefits of diversity within teams is the wide range of ideas and insights that individuals from different backgrounds bring to the table.

Conflict resolution is all about finding a solution that satisfies both parties. It's not about winning or losing, but rather finding a common ground where everyone feels heard and respected. And one key aspect of resolving conflicts is effective communication. 

You can't break the company so create a culture of healthy experimentation that evaluates the effort vs the value, the good it provides, the control you have over experimenting and the availability of a reverse gear to back out of the experiment if something goes wrong.

Creating an environment of trust and psychological safety is not just a nice to have in teams, but a crucial factor for their success. When team members feel safe to express their ideas, take risks, and be vulnerable without fear of judgment, it fosters collaboration, innovation, and overall high performance.

Attracting and retaining talent in any operating model requires a combination of flexibility, strong company culture, professional growth opportunities, competitive compensation packages, and prioritizing employee wellbeing. By implementing these strategies, companies can position themselves as desirable employers and attract and retain top talent.

Why me? The answer really is around what we should be asking ourselves instead. So often we're looking to use that introspection tool, and what comes up is there's these why questions, like why is this happening to me? The problem with those why questions is that they tend to lead to judgment. Instead ask what questions.

Leadership has to be intentional and well thought out but in a remote setting this is even more relevant. Today we tackle three areas where leaders of remote teams need to focus their energy.