Every business has a culture, and it sometimes doesn’t look like what its leaders think it does. Company cultures tend to fall into four main categories: command and control, chaotic, happy accident, and, finally, intentional. In our new book, People, we break these down into what we call The Culture Quadrant.
Are you a leader in an entrepreneurial company and have a knack for problem-solving, organization, and follow-through? You might be the perfect Integrator for the business! Filling the Integrator role is a big responsibility since it’s one of the most critical roles in the entire company…
When a business grows rapidly, it can look like a wild, overgrown shrub. The plant wastes energy trying to care for these wayward limbs. Likewise, business owners must look for “branches” diverting attention and energy from their vision. Sometimes, they need to prune the leadership team to encourage future growth.
You’ve just been named your company’s Integrator. Congratulations! Now what? If you’re transitioning to the Integrator role from another position internally, set yourself up for success.
Team health doesn’t just happen automatically. Building real, lasting team health takes intentionality. And that starts at the top with you and your leadership team. In my experience, you can nurture and sustain team health in six ways.
Why do so many leaders find themselves struggling to delegate? After working with hundreds of leaders, I’ve found this could be the hardest leadership skill to master.
