Optimal Work Daily - Career, Productivity and Entrepreneurship 1752: 5 Brain-Based Keys To Engage Your Team And Have Your Profits Soar by Christine Comaford of Smart Tribes Institute
Jul 18, 2025
Explore five brain-based strategies for engaging teams and boosting profits. Discover how reducing fear enhances creativity and communication. Learn the value of psychological safety in fostering collaboration and innovation. Find out how embracing independent thinking can elevate productivity. Plus, hear about effective listening techniques and equitable communication methods, paving the way for stronger team dynamics.
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Self-Directed Problem Solving Engages Teams
- Teams engage and perform best when members solve problems themselves. - Direct command stifles creativity and fosters helplessness or rebellion.
Value of Command-and-Control Legacy
- Command-and-control structures served to build stable, long-term organizations historically. - Their purpose was evolutionary, enabling grand achievements like cathedrals and pyramids.
Modern Need for Flexibility
- Modern organizations need to process info and adapt quickly, making command-and-control ineffective. - Input from those doing the actual work is critical for success.