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"I don't need a crazy reality show on TV..."  "My team meetings are enough."  You looked at me with resignation.  "Why can't they just get along? Why must they argue about everything?"  Workplace conflicts are inevitable and, unfortunately, costly. They rarely lead directly to creativity or productivity, and rarely does anyone feel good about them.  How you handle team conflicts can make all the difference—in creativity, productivity, results, and well-being.  "Is there a quick fix?" you asked somewhat desperately.  "No," I replied, "but there is a long-term method that can make you a braver leader."  Interest-Based Relational Approach Here are the essentials of this powerful method I've often used:  1. Focus on interests, not positions: Understand the real drivers behind team members' opinions to foster cooperation. 2. Build strong relationships: Respect and open communication are key. Listening and valuing each other's views builds bridges, not walls. 3. Practice active listening: Truly hearing what colleagues say is about understanding and acknowledging their perspectives. 4. Communicate clearly and respectfully: Speaking from the heart without blaming creates an environment where solutions thrive. 5. Look forward, not backward: Focus on the future. What can we learn? How can we grow? Set aside past issues for a moment. 6. Develop joint solutions: Working together to meet common interests often yields the most sustainable and creative outcomes. Could this work for your team when conflicts arise? 🙂 Hi! My name is David 🎮 +25 years as a leader in the gaming industry 💖 I love building braver marketing teams 🆘 Need help managing your team? 📲 Book 30 min free with me: https://lnkd.in/gT4gz-9B I help you, as a manager, become a strategic leader with a team that works better together, so you can love your job again and enjoy your well-deserved work-life balance. #leadership #career #team #morale #strategy

A sense of belonging A feeling most of us want to experience I feel I've added another piece of the puzzle to my sense of belonging I'm happy to let you know I've joined the games industry experts collective, the Mighty Diamonds. I look forward to collaborating with all the talented individuals in Mighty Diamonds and offering their full range of gaming expertise to my network. A special shout out to Casey Al-Kaisy: it's great to join forces again!

Most strategic plans fail due to a lack of creative input This is how to inject creativity into them I noticed that leaders tend to get stuck in a cycle of repetitive tactics and strategies that yield diminishing returns But a dash of creativity can bring those strategies back to life Practical steps: 1️⃣ Conduct regular strategy review sessions that encourage creative input. 2️⃣ Pilot test innovative ideas before integrating them into the strategy. BONUS: Emotional data can be collected through emotionally driven customer persona creation, emotionally enhanced brand storytelling and employee engagement surveys. 🙂 Hi! My name is David 🎮 +25 years as a leader in the gaming industry 💖 I love building braver marketing teams 🆘 Need help managing your team? 📲 Book 30 min free with me: https://lnkd.in/gT4gz-9B I help you, as a manager, become a strategic leader with a team that works better together, so you can love your job again and enjoy your well-deserved work-life balance. #leadership #career #team #morale #strategy

Delegating duties is inefficient. It's just a waste of time, I can do it faster... and better. As a new (or experienced) manager, you might think that delegating duties is inefficient since you have to teach other people skills that you already have. It may feel like you’re wasting time training other people because you could handle the work by yourself anyway. That is, however, a growth-limiting mentality. Doing everything by yourself prevents your team members from growing and getting better at their jobs. By not delegating duties, you are taking away their opportunities for critical thinking and barring them from bringing creative ideas to the table. Is that what you want? 🙂 Hi! My name is David 🎮 +25 years as a leader in the gaming industry 💖 I love building braver marketing teams 🆘 Need help managing your team? 📲 Book 30 min free with me: https://lnkd.in/gT4gz-9B I help you, as a manager, become a strategic leader with a team that works better together, so you can love your job again and enjoy your well-deserved work-life balance. #motivation #marketing #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #coaching

Fractional Executives: fractional in commitment, but unquestionably exponential in impact. I wrote this article 7 months ago, but it is still valid IMHO. What are your thoughts on Fractional C-levels? 🙂 Hi! My name is David 🎮 +25 years as a leader in the gaming industry 💖 I love building braver marketing teams 🆘 Need help managing your team? 📲 Book 30 min free with me: https://lnkd.in/gT4gz-9B I help you, as a manager, become a strategic leader with a team that works better together, so you can love your job again and enjoy your well-deserved work-life balance. #motivation #fractional #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #coaching

Billions of dollars spent on leadership training Are we getting any better? I realized we need something more than standardized leadership courses where the instructors run the same course over and over again. Off-the-shelf products look and sound great, but how does that relate to you? Someone said: Leadership can't be taught, but it can be developed through experience, mentorship, and a willingness to learn from both successes and failures. Do you agree? If you do, you need a leadership course tailored to YOU that provides knowledge that really sticks. Welcome to an experience that is uniquely adapted to your needs. This leadership course is not simply a transfer of knowledge from me to you; it's a collaboration where you develop and become braver as an individual and leader. Each session we meet lasts 120 minutes, and it is just you and me. It's 60 minutes of leadership training and 60 minutes of individual coaching. Everything is 100% confidential. The coaching is either on the topic we covered in the leadership training or on a topic you choose. Both work equally well. Right now, I have a spot for you. DM me today to find out more. 🙂 Hi! My name is David 🎮 +25 years as a leader in the gaming industry 💖 I love building braver marketing teams 🆘 Need help managing your team? 📲 Book 30 min free with me: https://lnkd.in/gT4gz-9B I help you, as a manager, become a strategic leader with a team that works better together, so you can love your job again and enjoy your well-deserved work-life balance. #motivation #marketing #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #coaching

"Stay Bingo" Our Marketing team's tagline It was a silly tagline, to say the least But we invented it ourselves and we used it often We honestly didn't love the product, Online Bingo But we loved our team and we loved our tag line a lot It reminded us that even in the face of challenges, maintaining our spirit and sense of unity was crucial. 'Stay Bingo' became our rallying cry in tough times, symbolizing that we could tackle anything as long as we stayed together. This simple, silly phrase transformed our approach to work, making every obstacle a bit more surmountable and every success more sweet. Do you want to have a tagline for your team? 🙂 Hi! My name is David 🎮 +25 years as a leader in the gaming industry 💖 I love building braver marketing teams 🆘 Need help managing your team? 📲 Book 30 min free with me: https://lnkd.in/gT4gz-9B I help you, as a manager, become a STRATEGIC leader with a team that works better together, so you can LOVE your job again and ENJOY your well-deserved work-life balance. #motivation #marketing #leadership #team #bingo

Steal my blueprint for a superfast remote team checkin Staying connected with your remote team can be challenging That's why you need a daily check-in Boooooring!? Not if it's a fast and efficient one I've used this routine with my remote teams It gets us into a nice flow without taking up much time Here's a simplified version: Start Check-In Action: Initiate the meeting. Round of Updates Decision Point: Does the team member have any major progress to report? Yes: Share progress. No: Move to the next question. Decision Point: Are there any blockers? Yes: Identify the blocker and who can help. No: Move to the next team member. Address Blockers Decision Point: Can the blocker be resolved internally? Yes: Assign action items to relevant team members. No: Plan to seek external support or escalate. Share Quick Wins or Positive News Decision Point: Does the team member have positive news to share? Yes: Share the news. No: Move to the next team member. Urgent Matters or Support Needed Decision Point: Does anyone need support or have urgent matters? Yes: Discuss the matter and decide on immediate actions. No: Proceed to wrap up the meeting. Wrap Up Action: Conclude the meeting, encourage productivity, and offer support. 🙂 Hi! My name is David 🎮 +25 years as a leader in the gaming industry 💖 I love building braver marketing teams 🆘 Need help managing your marketing (team)? 📲 Book 30 min free with me: https://lnkd.in/gT4gz-9B

Next time you're in a conversation: Focus on summarizing what you've heard before responding. This small step can lead to significant improvements in your communication effectiveness. And it shows that you care about the message from the person you're talking to. 🙂 Hi! My name is David 🎮 +25 years as a leader in the gaming industry 💖 I love building braver marketing teams 🆘 Need help managing your team? 📲 Book 30 min free with me: https://lnkd.in/gT4gz-9B

The time has come to say the things I don't want to say I feel uncomfortable It actually hurts But I have to It's really bad news And I need to let my team know now Delivering a difficult message to my team is tough But I have an obligation to be transparent, honest and prepared I've had to do this many times in my career. I don't think I ever got it 100% perfect, but I'm trying to be a little bit braver every time I have to. These are the seven steps I follow to be a braver leader for my team. 1. Prepare in advance Thoroughly prepare for the conversation. Understand the message you need to convey. Anticipate potential reactions. 2. Choose the right setting Create an environment that encourages open and honest dialogue. Ensure that everyone involved feels comfortable and safe to express their thoughts and emotions. Make sure you have enough time. Then block off 60 minutes extra in your calendar, just in case. 3. Be honest and transparent Don't sugarcoat or avoid the main points. It can lead to misunderstandings and erode trust. Clearly explain the situation, the reasons behind it, and the potential impact on the team or individuals involved. 4. Empathize and listen Show empathy and actively listen to their concerns, questions, and feedback. Acknowledge their emotions and validate their perspectives. Don't fake it, though! 5. Provide clarity and context Break down complex information into smaller parts and use concrete examples when necessary. Be prepared to answer questions and address any misconceptions that may arise. Don't leave anyone hanging! 6. Offer support and solutions Offer support and reassurance. Discuss potential solutions or steps forward, and involve your team in the decision-making process whenever possible. Don't promise anything you can't deliver on. 7. Follow up After delivering a difficult message, follow up with your team regularly. Offer additional support, answer any lingering questions, and provide updates as the situation progresses. Show that you care! If you could only choose one of these steps, which one would it be? 🙂 Hi! My name is David 🎮 +25 years as a leader in the gaming industry 💖 I love building braver marketing teams 🆘 Need help managing your team? 📲 Book 30 min free with me I help you, as a manager, become a STRATEGIC leader with a team that works better together, so you can LOVE your job again and ENJOY your well-deserved work-life balance. If you want access to a completely free 30 min consultation where we discuss HOW and WHEN you can start your journey to become a leader for a braver team, send me a DM or book a consultation here: https://lnkd.in/gT4gz-9B #motivation #gamification #leadership #leaders #team