Comments on: Leadership Thought of the Week: Be an Enabler, Not a Disabler http://www.terrystarbucker.com/2008/02/19/leadership-thought-of-the-week-be-an-enabler-not-a-disabler/ Ramblings From a Glass Half Full Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: John http://www.terrystarbucker.com/2008/02/19/leadership-thought-of-the-week-be-an-enabler-not-a-disabler/comment-page-1/#comment-4295 John Wed, 21 Apr 2010 12:02:33 +0000 http://www.terrystarbucker.com/2008/02/19/leadership-thought-of-the-week-be-an-enabler-not-a-disabler/#comment-4295 Interesting Post! You might want to see this video 'the irrelevant boss' http://www.vineetnayar.com/the-irrelevant-boss/ Interesting Post! You might want to see this video ‘the irrelevant boss’ http://www.vineetnayar.com/the-irrelevant-boss/

]]> By: Dave Solomon http://www.terrystarbucker.com/2008/02/19/leadership-thought-of-the-week-be-an-enabler-not-a-disabler/comment-page-1/#comment-3847 Dave Solomon Mon, 04 Jan 2010 17:18:02 +0000 http://www.terrystarbucker.com/2008/02/19/leadership-thought-of-the-week-be-an-enabler-not-a-disabler/#comment-3847 Really enjoy your posts regarding trust, mutual respect and the importance of hiring the right people. Being able to trust an employee or coworker to operate independently and then observe and share their success with other individuals in the organization is one of the true joys of team management. This is especially true in sales, where I have found catching people doing something right and then broadcasting it to the rest of the organization is a great moral builder and way to let everyone know that you really do recognize and appreciate their efforts. Unfortunately, unlike professional sports teams, there is no "off season" in the business world, so the quicker you can decide where you're going every year, the better. Really enjoy your posts regarding trust, mutual respect and the importance of hiring the right people. Being able to trust an employee or coworker to operate independently and then observe and share their success with other individuals in the organization is one of the true joys of team management. This is especially true in sales, where I have found catching people doing something right and then broadcasting it to the rest of the organization is a great moral builder and way to let everyone know that you really do recognize and appreciate their efforts. Unfortunately, unlike professional sports teams, there is no “off season” in the business world, so the quicker you can decide where you’re going every year, the better.

]]> By: Techgirl http://www.terrystarbucker.com/2008/02/19/leadership-thought-of-the-week-be-an-enabler-not-a-disabler/comment-page-1/#comment-3813 Techgirl Tue, 29 Dec 2009 23:07:00 +0000 http://www.terrystarbucker.com/2008/02/19/leadership-thought-of-the-week-be-an-enabler-not-a-disabler/#comment-3813 Have you ever tried Yogi Tea? I love the tea but what I really love are the different quotes on each teabag. They repeat, of course, but one that I have gotten quite often is "Share your strengths, not your weaknesses." Your enabler vs. disabler quote reminded me of that. Our weaknesses usually include insecurity and the need to control minutia, and a feeling that if something goes wrong it will all fall on us as the leaders. Sharing strengths empower others to use their talents to benefit the team. At least that's what I've found. Have you ever tried Yogi Tea? I love the tea but what I really love are the different quotes on each teabag. They repeat, of course, but one that I have gotten quite often is “Share your strengths, not your weaknesses.” Your enabler vs. disabler quote reminded me of that. Our weaknesses usually include insecurity and the need to control minutia, and a feeling that if something goes wrong it will all fall on us as the leaders. Sharing strengths empower others to use their talents to benefit the team. At least that’s what I’ve found.

]]> By: Starbucker http://www.terrystarbucker.com/2008/02/19/leadership-thought-of-the-week-be-an-enabler-not-a-disabler/comment-page-1/#comment-3723 Starbucker Sun, 06 Dec 2009 22:55:59 +0000 http://www.terrystarbucker.com/2008/02/19/leadership-thought-of-the-week-be-an-enabler-not-a-disabler/#comment-3723 Amen Dwight, and thanks again! Terry Amen Dwight, and thanks again!
Terry

]]> By: Dwight Frindt http://www.terrystarbucker.com/2008/02/19/leadership-thought-of-the-week-be-an-enabler-not-a-disabler/comment-page-1/#comment-3722 Dwight Frindt Sun, 06 Dec 2009 22:14:12 +0000 http://www.terrystarbucker.com/2008/02/19/leadership-thought-of-the-week-be-an-enabler-not-a-disabler/#comment-3722 ...as is the idea of letting go of perceived control to make it safe and respectful, only to have much more likelihood of getting what we really want! …as is the idea of letting go of perceived control to make it safe and respectful, only to have much more likelihood of getting what we really want!

]]> By: Starbucker http://www.terrystarbucker.com/2008/02/19/leadership-thought-of-the-week-be-an-enabler-not-a-disabler/comment-page-1/#comment-3721 Starbucker Sun, 06 Dec 2009 21:33:54 +0000 http://www.terrystarbucker.com/2008/02/19/leadership-thought-of-the-week-be-an-enabler-not-a-disabler/#comment-3721 Hi Dwight - thanks for your comment; it's such a seeming contradiction, isn't it? "Simple and not easy" indeed! All the best, Terry Hi Dwight – thanks for your comment; it’s such a seeming contradiction, isn’t it? “Simple and not easy” indeed!

All the best,
Terry

]]> By: Dwight Frindt http://www.terrystarbucker.com/2008/02/19/leadership-thought-of-the-week-be-an-enabler-not-a-disabler/comment-page-1/#comment-3720 Dwight Frindt Sun, 06 Dec 2009 19:17:15 +0000 http://www.terrystarbucker.com/2008/02/19/leadership-thought-of-the-week-be-an-enabler-not-a-disabler/#comment-3720 The more we work with leaders and teams, the more apparent it is that all the great stuff happens when there is a background of mutual trust, respect & safety. For the leader of the team, that requires the courage to be accountable for the team's results and simultaneously cast one's fate with the results being produced, or not, by others who are "out of control!." Simple and not easy! The more we work with leaders and teams, the more apparent it is that all the great stuff happens when there is a background of mutual trust, respect & safety. For the leader of the team, that requires the courage to be accountable for the team’s results and simultaneously cast one’s fate with the results being produced, or not, by others who are “out of control!.” Simple and not easy!

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