Your Best Next Move

Would your team members be able to articulate their value contribution to the broader organization? You might not be pleasantly surprised if you asked. In our current environment, it is important to ensure all your team members are clear on their value proposition in the organization, the unifying theme that ties all their work together, and their connection to a larger mission that we all crave as human beings. In this week's “Your Best Next Move,” Bobbie shares a simple approach to help your team understand their value in the organization.

In recent weeks, Bobbie LaPorte's clients have reported team meetings where one or two loud voices completely dominate the conversation, making other people feel too intimidated to share their thoughts. But now more than ever, all voices need to be heard. Watch the September 26 "Your Best Next Move" video for some practical ways that you as a leader can create a more inclusive environment to encourage better meeting participation from all members of your team.

One of Bobbie LaPorte’s former managers once told her, “Remember, we all work for someone.” In these trying times of unrelenting uncertainty, your boss may actually need your support just as much as you rely on his or hers. Watch the September 6 “Your Best Next Move” video for tips on how to use your personal agency to help your boss be successful—and benefit you both.

As we strive to find opportunities amidst the current economic slowdown, we should remember the importance of social capital—a critical currency for all business leaders. We can all benefit from a renewed focus on building and nurturing our networks, both inside and outside our own organizations. In her August 8 “Your Best Next Move” video, Bobbie LaPorte shares a simple tip you can employ each week to strengthen your connections and manage those relationships more intentionally.