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I want to express my gratitude to my previous managers and co-workers who have shown me what it truly means to be a leader, not just a boss. We've all seen the comic strips and this vs. that imagery, but to actually live and breathe it is something else entirely. When I started in my current role as an Area Manager, with a team of roughly 30 staff members, I decided early on that I wanted to be the type of leader who lived by the values of integrity, empathy, excellence, empowerment, and resilience. These values have been my guiding principles, shaping how I interact with my team and make decisions. Under this type of leadership, it’s been fantastic to watch my team grow within themselves. Witnessing tomorrow’s leaders develop before me has been a joy to be a part of. A few key aspects of my leadership journey include: - Empowerment: Providing my team with the tools and autonomy they need to succeed. - Empathy: Understanding individual circumstances and creating a supportive environment. - Excellence: Striving for the highest standards and encouraging my team to do the same. - Integrity: Maintaining honesty and transparency in all our dealings. - Resilience: Building a team that can withstand challenges and come out stronger. To my team, thank you for your hard work, dedication, and for trusting in my leadership. To those who aspire to lead, remember that leadership is about inspiring and guiding others, not just directing them.

Just finished another leadership course. My personal top 6 takeaways are: 1. My product as a Team Leader is a high performing team. 2. Articulate vision and purpose of my team (even if it just for myself). 3. Link team strategy to the goals of the business. Everyone within the team should feel and understand their contribution. 4. Team Leader should be working “on” systems more than “in” systems. 5. Team Leader should be working more “active” than “reactive”. 6. “Leading from the balcony” approach. More work on mid-long term things from Non-Urgent but Important quadrant.

The essence of senior leadership where it converges with all employees, fostering a brand built upon a harmonious blend of uniqueness, talent, trust, passion, and growth. In this dynamic space, leaders and team members unite to create an environment that resonates with authenticity and purpose. Here in XpertHR, we craft a brand that resonates—a symphony of shared values, aspirations, and achievements. Scott Walker, Christopher Shell, Dan Darwin Cacanindin, Gurinder Singh

For leaders and companies who want to achieve success, building belief in what you are doing as a team - from top to bottom - is key. Company-wide belief in an organisation's strategic vision precedes an uplift in performance. A team has to believe in it 'inside'; before they can sell it 'outside' to the market. Momentum inside builds momentum outside; this is always congruent. (Explore how to build an exceptional company culture - read our thought leadership article > https://lnkd.in/gppT9M3G)

Embrace the concept of selfless leadership. Recognize that true success is achieved when the well-being of the team takes precedence over personal interests. Your willingness to make sacrifices for the greater good sets the stage for a harmonious and high-performing team.

Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean. Our management team of technical and crewing unite for a day of collaboration, strategy, and inspiration. Together, we harness the collective brilliance of our leadership to chart the course for our shared vision. From innovative ideas to actionable plans, this synergy promises to propel us to new heights. Stay tuned for the exciting outcomes that will shape our future success! #wilhelmsen #shipmanagement

The CEO in me wants to say: Just get it done. The veteran in me wants to ask: Why are we doing it this way? For me, leadership is a balancing act between those two sides of myself. As a CEO, I want my team to take the hill. But from my time in the Navy, I know the value of providing my team with context and building an environment where we can discuss why we’re taking the hill. Because sometimes, on the other side of a hill is just a cliff. Create an environment with transparency around the decisions you make. Foster humility in yourself to listen to pushback from any member of your team. Great leadership = humility + transparency.

Leadership is not about You It is about the context you create for your team That allows them to live in creativity, contribution and support and become more than the sum of their individual talents

Leadership is not about You It is about the context you create for your team That allows them to live in creativity, contribution and support and become more than the sum of their individual talents

While building a team, we should always ensure leaders are hired before the reports. In the realm of team building, the 'top-down' approach holds significant value. Unlike constructing physical buildings, where you lay the foundation and build upwards, teams are built on a foundation of leadership and guidance.