Leading a team is like handling a bunch of assorted chocolates, each distinctly mouthwatering and unpredictable in flavor. But ensure they all melt in your mouth… How can we make them groove together like that? Dwayne Rettinger is an expert at converting chaos into harmony. His secret playbook-comes out in chapter two.
First, a solid foundation. People thirst only for clear purpose, like a ship looks to a lighthouse. Dwayne s design briefs not only give direction but shine from the front-with a sort of guiding star. Instead of going round and fiddling endlessly, the essence motif-all “what” but no “why?” Engaging and purpose driven leadership is essential.
Then there’s communication, perhaps as delicate as juggling seven flaming batons. You won’t catch Dwayne spinning off an obscure dialect. His words? as sharp and clear as arrows Humor touches on serious points, too. What senior executive has ever told a comic golfing slip-up story-just to relax the atmosphere before a serious discussion? Dwayne, proving again and again himself.
The art of changing around the roles follows next. Today you’re the shipmaster, tomorrow a guide. Sometimes, just someone in audience nodding. Team Dwayne’s are a lively blend. And he cherishes each kind of voice as a separate stroke in the painting. Everybody gets a chance to speak
On decision-making, Dwayne makes his way all right. While some leaders postpone decisions like a cat that is contemplating jumping, Dwayne moves promptly and inclusively. Decisions are buses if we miss one we wait His team gets their say followed by greater allegiance because a decision is held in common.
Then motivation-a real monster to wrestle with. Dwayne pushes up the spirits and energy level. His encouragement is never a mere perfunctory gesture on the shoulder; it is “Hang on tight, we ’ re going for a ride!” He knows what pumps up each individual, whether applause or conquering a heavily-loaded task. Dwayne is armed with a broad variety of ways to keep spirits high.
No matter big or little, any successful achievement is precious. Dwayne always recognizes this. Whether it’s a team lunch, a heartfelt thumbs full of thanks, or “wacky “awards, the effort of recognition can fan embers back to the flames.
Lastly, about trust. The rock of teamwork. Without it, you ’ re like a car with no wheels stuck in the mud. Openly Dwayne constructs an atmosphere.He treats blunders as lesson points, not as ammunition for finger-pointing. His motto? “Trust is like an eraser: small for each mistake, though so necessary as to provide a fresh beginning.”
If you think steering a team with the insights of Dwayne Rettinger would be enjoyable, then this manual is your very own treasure map. His formula tells an energetic, vibrant team. Why not incorporate a little Rettinger wisdom and spice into your leadership style?