Leader+Role

=Leader Role= This page is for Triangle Leaders to understand their role and get ideas. Version: 9/15/11 by Steve

> Dear .... > > I have heard back about the hiring for Lifebushido and unfortunately you were not hired because of _, but you will still be reviewed by other normal Lifebushido processes and you are welcome to try again in coming months if you choose to be a Leader of your own Triangle and complete this Lifebushido Triangle. All the best for the future and good luck. >
 * Notes for Leaders - 9/15/11**
 * Notes for Leaders - 9/15/11 - these are rough notes from Steve for Leaders or overall. Some are required and some are just tips/ideas
 * Email Steve when your Triangle completes Day 10 and when it completes Day 20 and related tasks.
 * Day 10: Send Steve single PDF named TRIANGLE NAME - MONTH YEAR - Perfect Job and Goals.PDF. For example, Wizard Triangle - Sep 2011 - Perfect Job and Goals.PDF. Document should be done by scribe and be alpha by last name with page numbers and table of contents with Perfect Jobs and Goals of Triangle members. Include the Role of Triangle member next to their name.
 * Personality Profile - you can have fun and add a picture of the animal next to person on triangle page.
 * Lifebushido Vision Creative project: You may want to discuss what resonates with each of you about Lifebushido and Lifebushido vision. Some discussion starters: What are three ways that Lifebushido seems different than a typical corporate job? What are three ways Lifebushido seems different from typical work from home job? What are the three most interesting, positive, unique aspects of Lifebushido that you have experienced so far?
 * Connector - they should do anything possible to connect people within and between triangles to get to know each other, have fun, etc.
 * Communication: Your Triangle page and subpages should be on this same wiki. These are open to the world and in particular, viewed by other Triangles and by people at Lifebushido if you are hired. Some Triangles create a private Facebook group page for confidential discussions that you do not want visible on web. Many share and use Chat/IM. Some use freeconferencecall.com for phone conferences or Skype for audio/video. Use whatever mix you want.
 * Triangle name should have the word Triangle in the name.
 * If you need to inform some one that they are not hired, below is a good **template to use**:
 * Notes for Leaders - 8/29/11 - the items below were for the Aug Triangles but some info will be valid as well
 * Roles: See http://lifebushido-triangle.wikispaces.com/Page+Directory and the roles for Leader, Scribe, Connector, Vision and ask the person in your Triangle with that role to edit their role page and just add a few sentences to describe that role and suggestions.
 * Circle: At the end of the month, we create Circle of three Triangles. These steps are done at the end. I am looking for the first Circle leader. The Circle Leader role will rotate every 1-3 months, to be determined. Circle Leader is still their Triangle Leader. Short concept of a Circle is three Triangles of about 9-11 people and as a Circle, they will do a business microventure. Think of that as a small group creative project but as a Circle, not a Triangle and a revenue/business venture focus so all work is billable. If you prefer your Triangle instead of placing the groups into a Circle with some existing Lifebushido Triangles, tell me that.
 * Website services: See http://lifebushido-triangle.wikispaces.com/Websites+and+Services and please update with useful things that you used to manage your Triangle or used for the creative project.
 * Journal Engine: If anyone explored this and has interest, tell me. May be future work on this.
 * Virtues: If anyone found the Virtues exercises interesting and want to help tune for Sep, tell me.
 * Triangle Docs: Later in the week, I will have instructions as to how the Scribe needs to compile one document of Triangle results/tasks.
 * September: I will send "Congratulations, you are hired", email this weekend. The people who applied and got hired as a Caller, KAT or TLT, get priority of focus and work hours.
 * FAQs: You can add to the bottom and have members add any other questions they have, including questions about what happens as we wrap up and once hiring decisions are made: http://lifebushido-triangle.wikispaces.com/FAQs.
 * FAQs: You can add to the bottom and have members add any other questions they have, including questions about what happens as we wrap up and once hiring decisions are made: http://lifebushido-triangle.wikispaces.com/FAQs.

This is advice and ideas from previous Triangle Leaders who have completed their first 30 days with a successful triangle. You can either put your ideas in anonymously, or put your name at end of them.
 * Advice for new Leaders**
 * Advice from Steve
 * Communication with Steve and Triangle members is key
 * Follow directions precisely on tasks
 * Be open minded to new opportunities and creativity.
 * Have weekly Conference Calls.
 * Always encourage your members to participate in the tasks of the Triangle.
 * Stay committed to your role as Triangle Leader.
 * Advice from Triangle Leaders from August 2011
 * Oretta:
 * **Most important**. //You are a leader not a manager//. If you find yourself having to manage a member of your Triangle, it maybe an indication that they are not right for your Triangle or Lifebushido. You can find help and guidance on the Removing a Member page: []
 * Don't rely on your Triangle to keep in communication with you. You are the role model and the one that should keep the momentum going. Whatever you'd like your team to do, be the first to do it. If you'd like an email every day from your members, send an email every day to your members. If you want to know your members top three goals, tell them your top 3 goals.
 * Encouragement, encouragement, encouragement. Whenever you have to give corrective instruction (I don't do constructive criticism), point out what was done well or brilliantly first to show your appreciation, and then give the corrective instruction. Often times I found that if I acknowledged what was done well and then pointed out what was not done, it was enough. And whatever it was that was not done, my Triangle member would just go ahead and do it, I didn't have to ask.
 * Donna:
 * Start out with about 4 or 5 members. e.g. Some people may not like this type of work, others may not want to follow through with the Tasks, and yet others may have too much going on that they cannot find the time to commit to the Tasks.
 * Always stay in contact by emails, Conference Calls and personal phone calls.
 * Encourage verbally through emails. Some people give up easily and have other issues that they tend to bring with them into the workplace.
 * Always be committed to Lifebushido. Be a Leader by example.
 * Erin:
 * Overcommunicate with your Triangle members
 * Set personal Triangle deadlines for tasks ahead of the actual deadline so that in case there's any last minute questions/concerns, they can be addressed before it's too late
 * If in doubt, ask!
 * Heidi:
 * **Communicate:** Whether it be with Steve, Members, Leaders, others already working for Lifebushido or anyone else communication is KEY. The more your members communicate with you the better their experience will be.
 * **Don't be afraid to ask for help:** Reach out to past and current Leaders, Steve and even your Members for suggestions, or help with anything that you need. Don't hesitate! Some things seem easier with advice.
 * **Lead how you want followed:** Try and do your best to get your tasks finished in a timely manner; that way when you're at the grocery store and one of your members calls you and says, "I have no clue how to do ___", you can say, "well, let me walk you through it!"
 * Marlo
 * Try to do new things ahead of your team. This would help you assist with answering questions they may have for your project.
 * Leading by example is most important. Being Leader of a team means you will need to be who you want your team to be.
 * Don't be afraid to try new ideas, they could lead to greater possibilities.