Rather than avoid conflict and risk creating an environment of false harmony, where there is little trust or accountability, why not work on being vulnerable as a team, admitting our weaknesses, and rising together to accomplish organizational goals?
Easier said than done, we know, but with practice, leaders can create the safe space their team needs to address any tension, have the necessary conversations, engage in productive conflict, and hold each other accountable.
Once a team discovers the high impact that vulnerability-based trust has both at work and in their daily lives, the results can be transformational. As a leader, you have the opportunity to impact your organization’s culture and its bottom line, at the same time! Because trusting teams, vulnerable teams, and accountable teams will kick ass and achieve incredible results.
These tools are relevant for any type of team. Check out this success story from Total Construction, for example.
An Australia-based construction company, Total Construction was accustomed to aggressive internal competition. The team was without a doubt talented, but trying to outperform each other caused them to underperform as a group. “As a construction company, we spend so much time building the project, but not building the team that builds the project,” said CEO Jeff Jones.
Read more of their story here: 5Bs Success Story: Total Construction
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Measure Candidates by Interest and Cultural Fit with PXT Select’s Non-Cognitive Assessment
/in Hiring, PXT SelectIt may seem like hiring assessments are only useful for measuring intellectual and technical skills, but with the PXT Select™ Non-Cognitive assessment, you can choose to evaluate a candidate based on soft skills and cultural fit while benefiting from the same data-driven approach.
The Non-Cognitive assessment measures behavioral traits and interests, so as a result, it is shorter and simpler, yet equally powerful.
This assessment is perfect for hiring and selecting candidates in situations where cognition has already been established or when technical or intellectual ability is not the highest priority. Candidates are evaluated on traits such as trust, empathy, focus, and flexibility. In addition. behavioral traits like the ability to step into a leadership role or bring people together in collaboration are measured.
As remote work has leveled the playing field for global talent, and as we focus more and more on emotional intelligence in the workplace, this assessment may be just what your organization needs to secure its next batch of talent.
Find out more: MDR: PXT Select Non-Cognitive Brochure
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Success Story: Building Vulnerability-Based Trust in a Team
/in Uncategorized, Building Cohesive Teams, The Five BehaviorsRather than avoid conflict and risk creating an environment of false harmony, where there is little trust or accountability, why not work on being vulnerable as a team, admitting our weaknesses, and rising together to accomplish organizational goals?
Easier said than done, we know, but with practice, leaders can create the safe space their team needs to address any tension, have the necessary conversations, engage in productive conflict, and hold each other accountable.
Once a team discovers the high impact that vulnerability-based trust has both at work and in their daily lives, the results can be transformational. As a leader, you have the opportunity to impact your organization’s culture and its bottom line, at the same time! Because trusting teams, vulnerable teams, and accountable teams will kick ass and achieve incredible results.
These tools are relevant for any type of team. Check out this success story from Total Construction, for example.
An Australia-based construction company, Total Construction was accustomed to aggressive internal competition. The team was without a doubt talented, but trying to outperform each other caused them to underperform as a group. “As a construction company, we spend so much time building the project, but not building the team that builds the project,” said CEO Jeff Jones.
Read more of their story here: 5Bs Success Story: Total Construction
#Meetthe5Bs #TrustingTeams #Accountability #CohesiveTeams
Does Mandating In-Person Work Mean Increased Team Connection?
/in Everything DiscWhen it comes to creating connected, cohesive teams that produce great results, you might be surprised to know the recipe is the same, regardless of the work model.
Wiley Workplace Intelligence found that remote, hybrid, and in-person workers all reported similar levels of connectedness to their colleagues. This likely reveals that connectedness is fostered from leadership and has little to do with where people work.
Regardless of whether your people are working from home or coming to the office, facilitated learning experiences are a great way to optimize organizational culture – either virtually or in person. These experiences can be focused on trust-building, collaboration, or developing self-awareness. Tools like Everything DiSC will take your leadership and/or your teamwork to the next level.
Learn more by reaching out to an Authorized Partner like us! MDR: DiSC Solutions
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Simon Sinek: What does it look like to foster trust and vulnerability in a professional setting?
/in Leadership, UncategorizedVulnerability is a strength 💪
For many leaders, there is an expectation that they always act like everything is safe and certain, that they always have all the answers. But this behavior is inauthentic and creates a false sense of harmony in an organization. Under the surface, your people won’t have the courage to speak up, and there won’t be accountability or trust.
Owning up to challenges, acknowledging uncertainty, and fostering honest, vulnerable dialogue will ultimately build a trusting, cohesive team and a synergistic environment of support. Your team will rise to challenges, share information, and engage in productive conflict. Vulnerability will move the needle for results. #EncourageVulnerability
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Simon Sinek: What does it look like to foster trust and vulnerability in a professional setting?
Embracing and Leveraging Team Conflict
/in Uncategorized, Building Cohesive Teams, The Five BehaviorsWhile you may think conflict at work is a bad thing, it is in fact a highly effective tool for cohesive teams. When teams have a foundation of trust, they are more engaged and willing to collaborate to find a way forward. Without fear of rubbing each other the wrong way, healthy, trusting teams can share opinions freely, disagree with other team members, and talk through conflicts in order to find solutions.
Conflict is a key tenet of the Five Behaviors of Cohesive Teams. Teams who have experienced The Five Behaviors report that their working environments are safer and more enjoyable, and that as a consequence of the training, employee engagement has increased along with productivity.
Rethink your teamwork approach by leveraging this model. Call or DM us to learn more: MDR: Contact Us and keep an eye out for our next free virtual showcase: MDR: The Five Behaviors Virtual Showcases
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The Truth About Team Conflict
/in Building Cohesive Teams, The Five BehaviorsProductive conflict is a critical characteristic of cohesive, healthy teams. Contrary to popular belief, conflict is not bad for a team. If your team engages in little to no conflict, that could be a sign of artificial harmony. Where does your team lie on the conflict continuum?
Teams that trust one another aren’t afraid of speaking up and disagreeing with one another. Recognizing that your team benefits from hearing different perspectives and entertaining opposing ideas will be a game changer for your organization.
Learn more about how The Five Behaviors can help you encourage productive conflict: MDR: The Five Behaviors
Understanding Emotional Intelligence
/in Everything DiscPsychological needs drive a substantial amount of our behavior at work. Which means when people seem to not respond or act in an appropriate way, it’s not because they are incapable or because they are jerks. It’s probably because they have deeper-level needs that are influencing their behavior.
If you watch anything today, watch this, from Dr. Mark Scullard, Senior Director of Product Innovation at Wiley and author of “The Work of Leaders”:
Understanding and Growing Your Emotional Intelligence
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And reach out to us with any questions about what DiSC can do for your EQ approach to work: MDR: DiSC Agile EQ
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Leaders Have A Greater Impact On Employees’ Mental Health Than We Thought
/in LeadershipThe impacts of leaders on their teams have never been more profound. According to this study, 43% of employees report they are exhausted, and 78% say stress negatively impacts their work performance. The reality is, how you prioritize workplace wellness affects your people far beyond the workplace – they end up carrying the effects of good or bad work environments home with them, and it impacts how they function with family, with friends, and with the rest of the world.
No pressure, right? Don’t worry, because leadership skills can be learned! And the greater the leadership, the more commitment and productivity that results from these happy, healthy, and cohesive teams.
Forbes: Managers Have Major Impact On Mental Health: How To Lead For Wellbeing
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What is your organization missing? A data-driven approach to hiring.
/in Hiring, PXT SelectWhether you are hiring remote or in person, your organization needs objective, reliable, and accurate data in order to choose the right people for the right roles.
The PXT Select assessment measures thinking style – learn how a candidate will use and interpret verbal and numeric information – and behavioral traits – everything from assertiveness to decisiveness, independence, and judgment.
With these comprehensive reports, you can build a framework and model for your unique roles and what they’ll require from your new hires. Data-powered and informed, you’ll ensure the right people end up in the right seats, driving organizational productivity and outcomes.
Learn more: MDR: PXT Select Sample Reports
What do your teams want right now? To be seen and heard.
/in Building Cohesive Teams, The Five BehaviorsBe a cheerleader for your team, leaders! It’s such a simple idea, but sadly, so often overlooked.
If you’re always pushing to get results but not telling your people why they are important and acknowledging the value they are bringing to the table, you’ll miss out on one of the best and most rewarding parts of leadership!
Reach out to us about how you can reconnect and create a culture of cooperation and cohesion.
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