Developing Effective Teams Great teams are the building blocks of any organization. They have shared goals, clear roles, transparent processes for solving problems and making decisions, and the ability to deal with conflicts constructively. A good team may have some of these elements, but a great team will have them all. There are three key dimensions of great teamwork. The first is alignment on direction. There should be a shared belief about what the company is striving toward and the team’s role in getting there. The second is high-quality interaction. The team should be characterized by trust, open communication, and [...]

The Virtual Campfire with Tony Martignetti Chuck Mollor's new book, The Rise of the Agile Leader: Can You Make the Shift?, is a guide for the aspiring leader that emphasizes the need for flexibility and humility in leadership. Listen as Chuck joins Tony Martignetti's The Virtual Campfire podcast to talk about his new book. He reveals his background, noting what moments and details led him to be the person he is today. He speaks about his mother’s resilience and optimism and how he has tried to keep the same attitude. He defines agile leadership and notes why agility is [...]

Leading in Difficult TimesWhether your company is going through a business transformation or a major crisis, leaders need to lead. You often don't see the change coming and may not be prepared. But when a crisis occurs, it's time to unify your team and do what you can to help those around you with the difficult and important decisions that must be made. What are the steps leaders take during a crisis to pivot focus, create a successful mindset, establish clear communication, and step up?When there is a crisis, how can you become a more agile leader, team, and organization?Here [...]