After being recommended it a few weeks ago (Thank you Eduardo), I've been reading Bill Campbell's Trillion Dollar Coach, and boy is it powerful!!
This book is a must-read for everyone. Why? Because in one way or another, each of us plays the role of a coach. Whether it's guiding our children, leading a sports team, managing a team at work, or steering the entire company, the insights, stories, and principles shared in this book have the potential to significantly impact your life and leadership approach. Trust me on this.
Despite only recently diving into it, the essence of focusing on the "team" has always been at the forefront of my approach. The internet is awash with articles on Campbell's coaching methodologies and principles, and it's likely that many of you are already practicing some of these fundamentals.
However, a few concepts really struck a chord with me, presenting ideas I hadn't encountered before. And believe me when I say, I'm perpetually a student of leadership, always eager to absorb more.
1. Rather than worrying what your boss things, what do your peers think?
One of the standout ideas is shifting the focus from what your boss thinks to valuing the opinions of your peers. In the workplace, there's often a rush to have a "manager" review and approve work, but if you're part of a team, whether it's 5 or 50 members, striving to manage up isn't always conducive to achieving the best team outcomes. Instead, seeking feedback from peers before heading to your manager can not only improve the quality of your work but also demonstrate your commitment to collaborative success. This approach is likely to impress your boss and lead to superior results, as it emphasizes the power of the team over individual efforts.
So rather than think in silo's, perhaps consider thinking in small teams, which are all part of a bigger team. ONE team always!
2. Rather than solve the problem for a team, ensure the right people are on the team.
The concept of ensuring the right people are in place to address challenges, rather than solving problems for the team, really resonated with me. Many managers feel compelled to step in and fix issues for their teams. However, Bill Campbell advocates for empowering the team to find solutions, emphasizing the importance of having the right team members tackle the problem. This might mean reassessing team composition if issues persist but resist the urge to solve the problems yourself. This method fosters growth, confidence, and the ability to achieve greatness within the team, rather than providing a short-term fix that could inhibit development.
I'd encourage you all to read it and evaluate it for your every leadership behavior. I guarantee you will level up your leadership and in turn the people around you overnight!