Smart leaders know that the success of their vision rests largely on an empowered and effective team. Here are two simple leadership pro-tips that any level of leader can implement today, brought to you via video in less than 90 seconds each:
1. Set Ground Rules for Team Engagement
2. Avoid Mega Meetings and Focus on Frequent Check-Ins
Caroline Dowd-Higgins authored the book "This Is Not the Career I Ordered" now in the 2nd edition, and maintains the career reinvention blog of the same name. She is Executive Director of Career & Professional Development at the Indiana University Alumni Association and contributes to Huffington Post, Ellevate Network, and The Chronicle newspaper in Indiana. She hosts and produces an online show called: Thrive! about career & life empowerment for women on YouTube. Caroline also hosts the international podcast series Your Working Life - on iTunes. Follow her on Facebook, LinkedIn, Google+, and Twitter.