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Leadership is a learnable skill … Too often, people think they're either born leaders or not. However, leadership is a skill that can be developed with practice and dedication. Here are a few key things that can help you learn to lead: Self-awareness: Understanding your strengths and weaknesses is crucial for leadership growth. Continuous learning: Stay curious and be open to new ideas and perspectives. Mentorship: Seek guidance from experienced leaders who can offer support and advice. Practical experience: Take on leadership roles, even small ones, to gain real-world experience. Embrace failure: Don't be afraid to make mistakes. Learn from them and move forward. Leadership isn't about titles or positions. It's about influencing, impacting, and inspiring others. No matter where you are in your career, you can develop the skills to become a great leader. #leadership #learntolead #leadershipdevelopment #mentorship #careergrowth #growthmindset #continuousimprovement

Effective leadership requires strong self-leadership skills. It positively impacts not only individual leaders but also their teams and the organization's overall profitability. When leaders prioritize their personal development, they pave the way for success, empowering themselves and their teams to turn challenges into valuable opportunities for growth. Looking to improve your  “inner game.” Check out our workshops here: https://lnkd.in/gTBQhHMj

If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.  - African Proverb The most successful sports teams and businesses can function, learn, and adapt in highly competitive and complex environments. Change is welcomed as an opportunity to learn, grow, and excel. How did they get that way? What are the key ingredients responsible for establishing this mindset and creating synergy? The most vital element is the people—specifically, their relationships with each other. In other words, the underlying catalyst of this highly productive team dynamic is trust. The more a group trusts one another, the faster they unite and identify as a team, which, in turn, can lead to increased collaboration and productivity. The greater the team's trust level, the more effective it is at solving problems. Trust is the essential element that drives activity and efficient decision-making. When people work in an organization with a culture of trust, they are 11 times more likely than rivals to innovate and 32 times more likely to take risks with the potential to benefit the company. On the contrary, the absence of trust within an organization yields an environment of uncertainty, disbelief, suspicion, and doubt. People who do not trust one another will not communicate, collaborate or work together effectively and, in some cases, will engage in individual and/or organizational sabotage. Moreover, groups lacking trust tend to focus on individual behaviours and outputs rather than common goals; therefore, a lack of trust in the workplace hinders problem-solving, decision-making, productivity, and profit. Trust is the number one determinant of team effectiveness.

Leading others effectively starts with leading yourself. The impact of this self-leadership extends far beyond the individual, influencing team performance and organizational profitability. By mastering their Inner Game, leaders Clear the Way for themselves and their teams to not only survive but thrive in the storm, turning daunting challenges into opportunities for growth. I speak more about this in my Keynote. Visit the link in the comments to learn more. #LeadershipDevelopment #SelfLeadership #InnerGame #TeamPerformance #OrganizationalSuccess

Exciting News: The 1000 km Ottawa River Gasparotto Group Canoe Expedition (Paddle for Resilience) in support of Wounded Warriors Canada programs is a GO for late summer 2025. 🚣♂️ For interested parties looking for corporate sponsorship opportunities, please check out the prospectus. For anyone wanting to donate personally and receive a charitable tax receipt, a donation portal will be set up in the coming weeks. #OttawaRiver #CanoeExpedition #SupportOurTroops #CorporateSponsorship #CharityDonation

Mission Command & Dynamic Subordination Mission Command is a leadership style that values decentralized decision-making, initiative, & trust. It empowers subordinates to act according to the leader's intent to achieve mission objectives, even without explicit orders. This is crucial in complex, rapidly changing environments where rigid top-down command structures falter. Key elements: Leader's Intent: The operation's purpose & desired outcome are clearly articulated. Mutual Trust: Shared confidence between leaders & subordinates. Decentralized Execution: Authority delegated to the lowest practical level for agile decision-making. Disciplined Initiative: Subordinates acting independently within the leader's intent. Mission Orders: Directives focused on the "what" & "why," not the "how." Risk Acceptance: Calculated risk-taking to achieve the mission. Dynamic Subordination complements Mission Command. It proposes that superior-subordinate roles aren't fixed but can shift based on situation and expertise. Leadership and followership adjust dynamically to whoever is best suited to lead in a given context. How it works: Situational Leadership: The most knowledgeable person on an issue may temporarily lead, regardless of title or position. Fluid Roles: Team members switch between leading & following as needed. Empowerment: Individuals step up when their expertise is required. Benefits: Increased agility & adaptability Enhanced decision-making Improved morale & motivation Greater innovation Challenges: Requires high trust Demands clear communication Difficult in hierarchical organizations Mission Command and Dynamic Subordination enhance team effectiveness, especially in complex environments. They foster trust, initiative, and flexibility, enabling mission success. 

Learning = continuous improvement = continuous growth. Learning is the key to continuous improvement and growth. It's about embracing a growth mindset and recognizing that we can constantly evolve and develop new skills, regardless of age or experience. That adage about old dogs and new tricks? Outdated! 🧠💪 Like fitness, you need to put in the reps! #lifelonglearning #growthmindset #continuousimprovement #strugglewell #safetolearnsafetofail

Life is a struggle …. Learn how to struggle well. #strugglewell #growthmindset #continuousimprovement

This is a great message and inspiration to veterans and those transitioning out of the CAF. #hireveterans #continuouslearning #servicebeforeself

SUCCESS IN BUSINESS DEMANDS A CALCULATED APPROACH. During Outside the Wire, we equip teams to thrive in the face of challenges. Our program fosters a deep understanding of the operational landscape, encourages diverse problem-solving, and emphasizes collaborative planning across all levels. Leveraging Kolb’s Adult Learning Cycle - conceptualization, experimentation, experience, observation - we build the muscle memory needed to act decisively under pressure. We instill a culture of trust and accountability, empowering individuals to execute their roles confidently. By focusing on real-time adaptation and continuous learning, we prepare you and your team to navigate complexity and achieve mission success. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gtH4x5nR https://lnkd.in/gDicUQcM