Sam's Leadership Nuggets

08/02/2022

Today as one of Sam’s Leadership Nuggets- I want to discuss a very important component regarding team performance.

When I’m coaching I ask leaders do you have a team or a workgroup? One activity I utilize to help them determine this is called interdependent mapping. I start with these two brief descriptions.

Independence = you get what you want through your own efforts (attitude of I).

Interdependence = people cooperate together to accomplish what we want (attitude of we).

There are some task that can be completed independently and some task that require levels of interdependence.

When forming a true team it require all colleagues to sit down and effectively communicate what these are. Once determined they can begin to put in place processes that will allow them to achieve their goals.

I know it seems so basic- yet it’s so hard.

So ask yourself do I want a team or a workgroup? As an extended question- ask yourself how much more can we achieve with an interdependent mindset?

05/24/2022

Yesterday, I was invited to be a guest speaker on a panel at a launch event for a non-profit organization for women. That event was so inspiring. The energy in that room and being a witness as well as an active participant in a forum where women in leadership, entrepreneurs and just sisters were uplifting, high-fiving, and motivating each other to keep going and climbing. Simply amazing!!!!

I can talk about Emotional Intelligence all day.

01/05/2022

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01/05/2022

Good afternoon!

As we begin to embark, embrace and navigate in 2022 I think it’s imperative for leaders to know and define to their team/teams the stark difference between independent and interdependent.

As we establish or assign task we need to know which task require an individual to tackle independently and when it is essential that the task is interdependent.

Let’s define the difference:

Independent- task that can be completed without outside control or dependent on another’s authority to approve or complete

Interdependent- task that is dependent upon another or mutually dependent which will require collaboration, communication and teamwork.

These two are quintessential to true team performance.

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08/27/2021

Good morning!

Yesterday was Women’s Equality Day. I was asked to present to two different groups of women.
One part my presentation focused on Self Sabotaging speech. How we speak or talk can be perceived as a lack of confidence. Your confidence must match your credentials. We as leaders need watch our speech and mainly how we talk to ourselves. There is power in Positive Self talk.

07/23/2021

What are you feeding your mind? Your thoughts fuel your emotions which drive your actions. When we are emotionally compromised, take the time to restate your path and find the real source or root cause of the emotions before they drive you to do something you may regret.

Path to action=
1) you saw or heard something
2) thoughts entered your mind
3) evoked an emotion
4) triggered an action.
This happens within milliseconds. If you can pause between 3 and 4 you can live a more intentional life without regrets.

05/04/2021

Sam’s nugget for today is-

Life is precious! It seems to be filled with sprinkles of joy, pain, laughter and tears. However, while we are evolving through the lessons we learn and memories we create our ultimate purpose can be revealed. Through it all please ensure that you don’t allow people, situations or temporary circumstances to devalue your worth. Never SETTLE for an environment that seeks to belittle you, tear you down or dim your light. Don’t give in to toxic people or situations that sinister the agenda for your life/purpose. Never give up Hope!

Greatness is inside of you and the world is full of endless opportunities. Take advantage of the sprinkles and the lessons that you have learned as you continue to thrive. Give yourself permission to take full advantage of these opportunities as you strive to live an abundant life. We only have one life- so don’t settle for anything less than living the best version of YOUR life.

02/08/2021

Webster defines the word mistake as “an action or judgment that is misguided or wrong”

As people, a society or even a culture we are all prone to make a mistake (s) as you/we continue to grow and evolve. The ability to stop or avoid making mistakes is not determined by demographics, age, intellect, emotional intelligence or success rate. When people stop making mistakes that is indicative of a society or people that has lost their innate ability to grow or evolve.

The real test is what did you learn from the mistake and how will you apply the lesson learned and allow it to be turned into a stone you used to step up and evolve.

So don’t beat yourself about the mistakes you’ve made instead always reflect upon them and then adjust your crown and keep stepping.

01/28/2021

Good Morning! I want us to ponder the below from two perspectives. 1) the one speaking or talking- it’s not what you said it’s what they heard. 2) the one listening- are you listening to respond or listening to understand. If you’re listening to respond then you may only hear from an emotional state which leads to one feeling offended, attacked or disrespected. If you’re listening to understand the other person’s perspective then you can engage in dialogue that leads to mutual understanding.