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Chief Encouragement Officer (CEO): Helping a Friend or Loved One Cope with Job Loss
When a friend or loved one loses their job, you must shift into CEO mode. That means your role is to be their Chief Encouragement Officer.
The Jenga Leader Test
As a leader would you pass the “Jenga Test”? Could you be extracted without causing harm to the team?
I Bet You Have Never Applauded on a Video Call
How do you virtually celebrate success? Why not a round of applause on a video call. I dare you to integrate this into your workplace culture.
From Hero Leader to Coach: Why Great Teams Need Less Leadership and More Collaboration
The definition of an effective leader is evolving. In today’s fast-paced, ever-evolving business landscape, the traditional model of leadership is undergoing a seismic shift. The days of the "hero leader" — the individual who single-handedly drives success, makes all the decisions, and carries the weight of the team on their shoulders — are numbered. Instead, organizations are recognizing the power of collaborative, coach-like leadership that empowers teams to thrive independently. This shift isn’t just a trend; it’s a necessity for building resilient, innovative, and high-performing teams.
Sauna Time: The Heat of The Moment
A sauna might provide the oasis you seek to free your mind from technology while also benefitting your body. In this post I explore my challenge of tapping into my creativity and the benefits I have found in using a sauna.
CES 2025 Lots of Hype and Little Substance
My observations and learnings from CES 2025. The show promised a lot in terms of the consumerization of AI but left me mostly disappointed.
R.O.G. Return on Generosity Podcast- Find Your Groove
In this episode of the R.O.G. Return on Generosity Podcast, Groove Management’s Brian Formato joins Shannon Cassidy to discuss leadership, generosity, surfing and finding your groove.
Embracing Thirst and Hunger: How These Drives Fuel Exceptional Leadership
In leadership, thirst and hunger are much more than physical sensations—they're powerful drivers that can push leaders to new heights. When we approach these feelings positively, thirst and hunger become the fuel that ignites passion, persistence, and growth in leadership. Here’s why these feelings are essential and how embracing them can make a difference.
Are You A Single Point Of Success?
Scaling a business requires a shift in mindset and skills. What got you here won’t get you there. Let’s explore what it takes to successfully scale a business.
Finding Your Groove: The Leadership Experience Podcast
Groove Management’s Brian Formato recently appeared on The Leadership Experience Podcast with Paul Findlay.
Brian shares his people-focused perspectives on business growth through leadership that focuses on strengths.
Brian discusses the importance of identifying and dissecting success and using it as a model to grow and scale up.
What if You Reframe Your Role from Boss to Coach?
Are you the boss? What exactly does that mean? Does the title boss encourage you to act bossy? Is that a good thing. Would it help to shift that mental model from boss to coach?
Finding Your Groove: Proactive Leadership and Relationship Building
AccruePartners hosts Groove Management’s Brian Formato on their podcast to discuss leadership and relationship building
Celebrating 10 Years at the Helm of Groove Management
Celebrating 10 years at the helm of Groove Management. My journey to living my dream of running Groove Management as my full time job.
You Are Either Billable or Buildable
Investing in employee development is critical to the long term success of any organization. Professional services firms recognize that their employees are either billable or buildable.
iContact Webcam Review: Look Into My Eyes
Eye contact is important to human connection. The iContact Camera pro is a new webcam that improves eye contact. This is Groove Management’s review of this innovative webcam.
The Power of Not Knowing The Answer
We cannot have all the answers, yet not knowing often feels like a weakness. If you reframe not having the answer as an opportunity to learn, you will embrace sharing the fact you don’t know.
Shift Your Focus from the TAM to the OAM
Too many startups chase enterprise clients. Focus on your OAM, the optimal addressable market versus the TAM to maximize the opportunity.
High Flying Unicorns
Achieving unicorn status is a rare feat for companies. At Groove Management we have had the privilege of working with several unicorns. In this post we outline a few commonalities that we have found.
Does Your Culture Handcuff or Unleash Your Talent?
High potential employees thrive in a culture that unleashes their talents and they get frustrated and leave organizations that constrain them.
What is your ROT (Return on Time)?
Time is the great equalizer. We all have the same 24 hours in a day. How we leverage our time determines our level of success and value. What is your ROT?