Dot Bast

Grateful follower of Christ. Blessed to be wife, sister, step mom and Mimi.

[Dave Kline @dklineii]

5 signs you're tolerating a toxic team culture

[Dave Kline @dklineii]

Stop talking sh!t about your manager.

Quit whining and do something.

Here are your options:

[Dot Bast @dotbast]

@ElonMNews Yes

[Dave Kline @dklineii]

Your boss is a coward and it's killing your career.

Here's the honest feedback you need to hear:

[Dot Bast @dotbast]

@DaveEDanna 🙏🙏🙏

[Dave Kline @dklineii]

How long does it take to train a new manager?

Less than a day.

How long does it take to become a leader?

Less than a second.

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The rest of your life.

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Managing a team is simple to understand and hard to master.

Simple to understand...
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- Give them a compelling, impactful mission
- Break the work into logical groupings
- Make adjustments as you learn

Hard to master...
- Your customers keep changing, evolving
- Your company keeps changing, evolving
- Your people keep changing, evolving

Just when you optimize the system...
Something changes.

Business is the kid playing a video game hitting reset before they lose.

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Leadership is even more dramatic.

You can turn it on instantly because it's a choice, not a promotion.

- It's ownership without equity, responsibility without authority.
- It's a commitment to taking action and being accountable.
- It's always-on agency and never-off commitment.

But because it is not given, it can never be held.

Leadership is a path, not a destination.

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[Dave Kline @dklineii]

The 12 most overused workplace phrases doing more harm than good:

12. "We're Family"

Until we're not.
Your parents don't fire you in a down year.

[Dot Bast @dotbast]

@conservmillen Correct.

[Dave Kline @dklineii]

The Introverted Leaders Handbook

5 tips for leading loudly when you prefer quiet:

[Dot Bast @dotbast]

@JoanneMason11 Praying you can rest soundly tonight and start again tomorrow 🙏❤️

[Dave Kline @dklineii]

These 12 books radically improved my leadership skills.

If you’re a new manager, read them:

[Dot Bast @dotbast]

@NancyAFrench Please pray for salvation for stepson Jeff. Thank you!!

[Dave Kline @dklineii]

Bad first-time managers:
-Hoard info
-Log extra hours
-Withhold feedback
-Hire people they can control
-Try to make an immediate impact

Elite first-time managers:
-Share info transparently
-Prioritize & delegate
-Coach w/ care
-Hire the best
-Amplify

Lead w/ purpose, not power.

[Dot Bast @dotbast]

@elonmuskADO A.

[Dave Kline @dklineii]

If I were asked to lead a new team, I'd get damn good at these 9 essential skills fast.

(You might want to bookmark this for later)

[Dave Kline @dklineii]

5 questions to improve your odds of being right:

- What could I be missing?
- Is there a cheap test to run?
- How much does it cost to undo?
- Who could help me see what's missing?
- Will waiting yield useful new information?

Measure twice. Cut once.

[Dave Kline @dklineii]

You did it.
Not because it was easy.
But because it was hard.

You did it.
Not because you wanted to.
But because you didn’t want to.

You did it.
Not because it was your strength.
But because it would make you stronger.

You did it.
Not because it’s your chosen activity.
But because it’s your proven identity.

You did it.
Not because people weren't looking.
But because your family is always watching.

You did it.
Not because anyone was cheering you on.
But because you had to quiet the voice inside your head.

You did it.
Not so you could tell people about the impossible.
But so you could show everyone what is possible.

You did it.
Not because you chose to.
But because you had no choice.

You did it.
Now do it again.

[Dot Bast @dotbast]

@JoanneMason11 Praying your tomorrow is a better day❤️🙏

[Dave Kline @dklineii]

60% of new managers fail.

Beat the odds by building 6 foundational skills:

[Dave Kline @dklineii]

How to spot an A-Player:

-> Independent Thinker
-> Curious & Humble
-> High Standards
-> Energy Raiser
-> Disciplined

It's character, not credentials.