We want you to win in your organization. In order to win, you must work well with others who don’t think or process the way you do. And whether you are working from home or back in an office setting, the key is putting forth the effort to learn how to work better together, even if that is using helpful resources like the Enneagram.
It’s a challenging time with many organizations working remotely, which brings another challenging layer to team connectedness and understanding. In this episode, we’ll dive into a discussion on how we learned to use our differences to our advantage.
The first step to working better with others is to simply know who you are. Know your strengths and weaknesses, what sets you off and energizes you, and how these traits come out when you are communicating with other people. A great place to start is one of the many personality tests out there. We love the Enneagram, but you could also consider the DISC or Myers Briggs personality tests. When you know yourself, you’re more equipped to be authentic and get to know others, which ultimately leads to better communication and an easier time working together.
For instance, if you’re a high D on the DISC, you don’t want to be known as the high-energy person who never listens to others and has a “bull in a china shop” mentality. At the same time, saying “that’s just the way I am” does nothing to help you grow or improve your relationship with others. Use these tests as a starting point to build from – a way to improve yourself as a leader and better understand those you work with – instead of an excuse for bad behavior.
Everyone should want to work in a position that aligns with their natural strength. That’s why most accountants are high Cs or maybe 1s on the Enneagram. When you’re following your natural strengths, instead of working in the tension of your weaknesses, you’re more energized, more productive, and a better leader.
BELAY client Geoff Welch and his BELAY Virtual Assistant Trúc Towns talk with Tricia about their experience of learning to work together and their top tips for getting started working with a Virtual Assistant. Geoff also explains how delegation has allowed him to play to his strengths in both his career and his personal life.
In today’s fast-paced and interconnected world, harnessing the power of technology and artificial intelligence has become essential for businesses and professionals aiming to thrive in their respective fields. Today, we have the privilege of hearing from a remarkable duo who have embraced the potential of AI to enhance their productivity and streamline their work processes.
Wes Gay is a StoryBrand Certified Guide, Agency Owner, and Private Workshop Facilitator. And since 2016, he’s helped hundreds of organizations find clarity with StoryBrand. Jodi Reiter is an accomplished Executive Assistant, bringing a wealth of experience from the marketing, advertising and photography industries as she supports Wes. They sat down with Ryan to share their experiences, strategies and success stories in utilizing AI to collaborate more efficiently and achieve remarkable outcomes. Listeners will learn about the most impactful AI tools on the market and how to weave them into your daily workflow.
Today on the podcast, we have a special episode courtesy of our friends at the Maxwell Leadership Podcast. BELAY CFO Lisa Zeeveld sat down with Mark Cole recently to co-host an episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast about how to get time back as a leader.
