How to Get Team Members Interested and Engaged to Drive Success in New Initiatives | Rob Waddell
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Rob Waddell, an experienced business coach and marketing consultant, shares insights on how to inspire and engage teams during new initiatives. He emphasizes the need for a clear vision that communicates the “why” and highlights each person’s role in achieving it. Rob advises leaders to use consistent communication, celebrate small wins, and conduct regular reviews to sustain momentum. His approach combines structured processes with flexibility, encouraging leaders to foster a supportive environment where team members feel valued and motivated to contribute to shared goals.
Key Takeaways:
1. Involve the Team in the Vision: Ask for input from team members to create a shared vision that everyone feels part of, boosting ownership and enthusiasm.
2. Communicate Often and Clearly: Use consistent updates and transparent communication to keep everyone aligned and engaged throughout the project.
3. Celebrate Individual Contributions: Recognizing each person’s role in the success of the initiative increases motivation and team morale.
4. Establish Standard Processes: Implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for key tasks to ensure consistency and efficiency, especially in dynamic environments.
5. Be Open to Change: Flexibility in approach is crucial; adjust plans as needed based on team feedback and project progress to stay agile and effective.
Resources Mentioned:
The Inspire Your Team to Greatness assessment (the Courage Assessment)
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About the Guest:
Rob Waddell is a seasoned, strategic business coach and marketing consultant with a passion for helping businesses unlock their full potential.
With 4 decades of experience working on global brands like McCain Foods and McVitie’s, VC-backed SME’s, and latterly, as a trusted advisor to on-line business entrepreneurs, Rob specializes in guiding leaders in navigating the current digital marketing landscape, aligning their personal and business goals, ensuring they’re well-positioned for future success
Rob’s collaborative approach is grounded in deep empathy for both the people and the processes that make businesses thrive.
He likens his coaching style to a ‘marketing whisperer’, sitting on the shoulder of business owners, personally supporting them to overcome challenges with leadership guidance and creative problem solving.
Rob’s motto: Life is too f**king short, NOT to LOVE what you do ❤️🔥
Contact details: am-consultants@outlook.com
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https://www.facebook.com/rob.waddell.101
About the Host:
Amy L. Riley is an internationally renowned speaker, author and consultant. She has over 2 decades of experience developing leaders at all levels. Her clients include Cisco Systems, Deloitte and Barclays.
As a trusted leadership coach and consultant, Amy has worked with hundreds of leaders one-on-one, and thousands more as part of a group, to fully step into their leadership, create amazing teams and achieve extraordinary results.
Amy’s most popular keynote speeches are:
· The Courage of a Leader: The Power of a Leadership Legacy
· The Courage of a Leader: Create a Competitive Advantage with Sustainable, Results-Producing Cross-System Collaboration
· The Courage of a Leader: Accelerate Trust with Your Team, Customers and Community
· The Courage of a Leader: How to Build a Happy and Successful Hybrid Team
Her new book is a #1 international best-seller and is entitled, The Courage of a Leader: How to Inspire, Engage and Get Extraordinary Results.
http://www.courageofaleader.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyshoopriley
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Mentioned in this episode:
The Inspire Your Team to Greatness assessment (The Courage Assessment)
https://courageofaleader.com/inspireyourteam/
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