Dan Compagnon
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@CompagnonDan
multidimensional individual - Catholic, husband, father, son, friend, leader, educator, learner, mentor, mentee, coach and above all, human...tweets are my own
Holy shit! Bruce Springsteen, with one of the most eloquent endorsements for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz you'll hear. The Boss also delivered one of the strongest repudiations of the loathsome piece of shit I've heard from anyone. Let's fucking go‼️🙌🌊🇺🇸
What stops us from speaking truth to power is not a desire for harmony. It’s a climate of fear and futility. When leaders fail to make it safe and worthwhile to be honest, we bite our tongues. Weak leaders stifle dissent and leave themselves weaker. Strong leaders welcome dissent and make themselves stronger. nytimes.com/2024/07/14/opi…
Most leaders value loyalty. Great leaders put a higher premium on integrity. Loyalty is allegiance to power. You're expected to show deference and follow orders. Integrity is allegiance to principles. You're expected to challenge orders that violate your mission or values.
"Man can turn into an animal in no time. All he needs is permission. As soon as permission is given from higher-ups, from the government, it accelerates," says Holocaust survivor Irene Weiss. cbsn.ws/4dOmQ84
Keeping an open mind is not about lacking moral conviction. It’s about maintaining intellectual humility. The people who leave their echo chambers are the ones who know their knowledge is incomplete. A key to lifelong learning is engaging with others who disagree with you.
Leaders aren’t scared of confrontation; they're willing to be brutally honest. 8 qualities they must have: 1. Honesty without fear of confrontation 2. Directness. Don't pull punches 3. Set the standard, become the standard Read the rest ⬇️ thedaily.coach/p/lead-56e2
Monty gave Pasta the nod to go Tkachuk 😂
Jay Wright said, "We have a saying that everyone’s role is different, but everyone’s status is the same. It’s a reminder that no matter how bright the spotlight gets, we are all part of something much larger than ourselves." Great teams emphasize the team. They know that the strength of the team is everyone. • It means creating a culture of trust. • It means creating a culture of respect. • It means creating a culture of collaboration. The 7 Characteristics that Great Teams Possess: 1. Great teams commit to each other - People are dedicated to the team's goals and vision. They don't just talk about what they are going to do, they work hard and will themselves together as a team. It means sacrifice and putting ego aside. 2. Great teams have trust - They feel confident in each other's abilities and intentions. They are reliable and consistent in their approach while being transparent. They've created an environment for taking risks together. 3. Great teams are adaptable - There will always be challenges and great teams know how to adjust when new obstacles arise. They have a resilient and solution-oriented mindset to each challenge that comes their way. They demonstrate flexibility, resilience, and perseverance every day. 4. Great teams have strong leadership - Great teams have multiple leaders at all levels. These leaders guide, inspire, and support the team through each day. They set the standard of how you perform and set a clear direction, fostering a positive team culture. 5. Great teams hold each other accountable - There is always a sense of ownership, responsibility, and candor. Great teams set the standard of how you perform and hold you to that standard. Everyone embraces it and rises to that standard of performance. 6. Great teams care about each other - There's a sense of camaraderie and care for everyone. Caring isn't just words, it's a core part of the culture where people want you to succeed, want you to develop, and fight for your future. This strengthens team bonds and collaboration. 7. Great teams have a shared vision - There is never a question in what your goals and what is your WHY. Everyone is aligned with the team's objectives and purpose. This helps your move in the same direction because it drives unified efforts towards common goals. Great teams don't just look to meet expectations, they want to exceed them consistently. - - - Follow @coachajkings for more posts like this!
