D3 Solutions’ Management Team Offers Tips for Leading Better

PORTLAND, Ore. - Jan. 21, 2015 - PRLog -- The first point that Cassie, the company’s director of operations, noted is that people are quick to equate position with being a leader. “Titles are meaningless if you don’t have the leadership skills to back them up,” she said. “While your position might afford you authority to make decisions and direct others, what you should strive to do is inspire others so that they want to follow you.”

“The best leaders our D3 Solutions management team has ever met are those who can listen to each other and view situations from multiple perspectives,” Cassie said. “These are the individuals who can see the big picture and who don’t get lost in smaller details. They’re willing to learn and try new things, and if they don’t succeed, learn from their mistakes and rebound stronger.”

Among the strongest skills that the D3 Solutions managers cited are these leaders’ abilities to hold themselves and others accountable. “True leaders are well aware of the old adage that the buck stops here,” noted Cassie. “This doesn’t mean, however, that they shouldn’t hold others on their teams accountable for performance. However, this should be handled constructively. Always keep your emotions in check as you resolve the issue.”

D3 Solutions Management Team Discusses Hiring Dos and Don’ts for Building Teams

Being a strong leader and entrepreneur requires building an exceptional team. With that in mind, D3 Solution’s management team offered some critical considerations regarding common mistakes that first-time managers and business owners are inclined to make when filling roles in their companies.

“Your team should be composed of the best and brightest talent you can find. Surprisingly, some business owners or new managers will limit their searches to their inner circles of friends and family. This is a terrible mistake,” said Cassie. “When you hire only friends and family, you aren’t necessarily getting the skill sets or traits you need to deliver your desired quality in services or products. You’ll lack diverse views on your team, especially if these individuals are sycophantic in nature. You’ll risk damaging cherished personal relationships as well.”

Cassie stated that leaders who are committed to building solid teams will focus on creating comprehensive lists of qualities and skills candidates should possess in order for both them and the company to succeed. “Think carefully about the capabilities needed for this role and conduct your search based on these qualifications and traits. This will ensure you will find the right person to partner with you in bringing your business to new heights.”

About D3 Solutions

D3 Solutions is a goal-oriented firm that specializes in lead generation through experiential marketing campaigns. They create customized initiatives that enhance brand awareness and accelerate market share growth. The firm emphasizes professional development and has built a team of talented and versatile branding specialists who collaborate to exceed any client’s promotional goals and provide a high return on investment. Through a dedication to customer service and constant innovation, D3 Solutions has become an industry leader and looks forward to many years of helping clients achieve their most ambitious growth objectives