Lead Change Blog

JULY 9, 2021

Want to know how things are constructed, made, or where they come from. Stop letting efficiency always be the number one goal. Wonder why things exist or why something happens as it does. Are interested in knowing why what we see is inconsistent with what we know or what we think we know. Speculate about cause and effect.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 10, 2017

Because conflict is (and has been) here to stay, the trick is managing it to a constructive, goal-oriented end that increases performance and advances the greater good. People who feel ‘unfairly attacked, misunderstood, wronged, or righteously indignant’ are typically overcome with emotion and respond with hostility and aggression.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

Now legitimized, these ideas rub against someone’s differing perceptions, values, or goals, which prompts them to champion the virtue of their position. Twenty-one months (yep, that’s how long this election has been going on) is a long time for once unthinkable, out-of-bounds notions and behaviors to move from the fringe to the norm.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Giving and receiving constructive feedback – learning these two skills is a significant asset to any change leader’s role. Achieving the trust point is, therefore, not an easy goal. People often want things to be explained, and occasionally, need to be told, but in a manner that focuses on the issue, not on the person.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2016

Give both constructive and positive commentary on a regular basis. I like the GROW (Goals, Reality, Options, and Will) coaching model because it helps someone refine their goal, define their current situation, discover the different options of what to try, and then commit to a particular action. That is a lot of power.

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 23, 2015

Constructing Your Influence Map. When all of that is done, you can start constructing your influence map. Constructing influence maps regularly, you can become more effective and create an appropriate environment for developing your project. Mark the most powerful stakeholders with the biggest circles.

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 2, 2017

He has designed leadership and succession programs for emerging and experienced leaders for NASA, Saks Fifth Avenue, UBS Bank, Walsh Construction, Spanx, the Pittsburgh Pirates, the U.S. Bill is the Chief Encouragement Officer (CEO) of Giant Leap Consulting, Inc. Department of Veterans Affairs, and many others.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 30, 2015

Most importantly, organizational psychologists have discovered that if employees can’t make a link between change and their own personal goals and values (or, worse, if a direct conflict exists between them), the significance, meaning, and associated intrinsic motivation derived from work disappears. Frame the Change. Equip Them for Change.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 9, 2016

My daily grind consisted of a tug-of-war between what I thought would make our team successful and the goals and objectives of the people on my team. Many times they make constructive metaphors that help you remember the point and put it to use. I thought I had to do a number of things just to try and get the job done.

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 7, 2020

Humans at work are more likely to respond to constructive, compassionate truth from someone important to them.” Several notable individuals have spoken on this theme, which can be distilled to the following: 1) be strategic in your communication – ask what is the goal to be achieved? ” Find Mary on Twitter at @MarySchaefer.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 26, 2019

Withholding constructive criticism from a team member does them a disservice. Those sound like worthy goals for any organization. A good coach is always encouraging his team members to improve their skills. Why do professional athletes still have coaches? People can’t improve if they don’t receive timely and accurate coaching.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 13, 2016

That is, it is a good leader’s job to encourage creative thinking within the organization, and construct a team that works well, by bringing in workers with varying aspects that complement each other. It’s important to understand that there are many ways to reach a goal. But in order for imagination to flourish, it needs freedom.

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 17, 2017

The leaders in each case had not taken the time to learn the culture and find out what really mattered to their people before making what they thought to be innocuous, constructive changes. Still, your short-term goal in most cases is to familiarize yourself with the existing culture and not step on any time bombs as you get acclimated.

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 9, 2018

In its purest form, trust is a psychological and emotional construct between two people. Shelley Row of Shelley Row provided Confessions from a Goal Setter on New Year’s Day. Shelley Row gives us a workable approach to prioritizing the important goals for the year. .” Follow Ken on Twitter at @RapidStartLdr.

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2016

The way we go about using the energy created by conflict can be destructive or constructive. Did you use that energy to work towards your goal? Have you ever solved a big problem or achieved a significant goal, and then had that anticlimactic let down? The solution; set a new goal, create another gap, generate more conflict.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 9, 2016

Given that assurance, followers become more willing to stick their necks out, make an extra effort, and put themselves on the line to help their leaders achieve goals.”. 8) Make sharing the truth, hard facts, constructive criticism, etc. Tact is the art of making a point without making an enemy. Isaac Newton. easy to do.

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 10, 2015

Focus on who is in the “in-group” and who is in the “out-group” is replaced by a universal focus on achievement of over-arching company goals. Individuals practicing paradoxical leadership assure that conflict remains healthy and constructive. Inclusion and exclusion. They’re included where their contribution is the greatest.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

” The team and its goals are the most important dynamic. Establish goals. Look for constructive criticism (this is different than just griping and whining). Yes everyone is an individual but when you are part of the team there is no room for “I.” Do team building exercises work? Have a clear mission.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 23, 2015

Instead – Show authentic respect by inviting constructive input from everyone on the team. Instead – Help your team set some obtainable short term goals, and then partner with them in making those goals a reality. Gossip only accomplishes one goal. Seriously, are we in grade school?

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

How could you create the conditions for constructive dialogue? Dan McCarthy of Great Leadership provided New Year’s Leadership Development Goals 2018 Edition. Marcella recaps, “Are you Downloading, Debating or in Dialogue? Take a look at the interaction patterns around you to see the stage your team or organization is at.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 8, 2015

I find that people respond well when they realize you are sharing something that isn’t necessarily easy for you to discuss.” – Christopher Zaucha, leadership aficionado in the construction industry. “Be We inspire when we do things that help others believe they can achieve their greatest goals… when we believe we can, we are inspired.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

Done intentionally and constructively, not self-destructively, giving your actions one last loving look before moving forward is a good thing—for you, your colleagues, company, community, and workplace culture. Sadly, despite our good intentions, that’s an unreachable goal. Go ahead—second guess yourself. No way,” you exclaim.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

They need constructive feedback for this – both positive and negative. ” Discover Bernd on Twitter at @moreleadership. Justin Setzer of Plan to Lead provided Five Steps to Crush Your Business and Life Goals. Bernd Geropp shared How To Give Feedback. Bernd shares: “As a manager, you need to know how to give feedback.

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 13, 2015

It was all about building transparency, constructing real connection, and laying out an inspiring vision for the future. .” I was selected to lead a large retail sales team of 2000+ employees with no Retail or sales background. Read more here. Craft A 100-Day Plan. Ensure that the new manager is briefed in order to be prepared.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

Or do you focus on just one big goal?” Michael Stallard shares advice for leaders on meeting year-end goals.” Susan explains, “If we truly want to be constructive participants and collaborators in our democracy, we need to bring a better spirit to our conversations with each other.

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Bernd shares: “My No 1 feedback tip for constructive and effective criticism: always formulate and view feedback as a personal gift!” We’ve designed this guide to help your team members think more deeply about their development goals and key actions.” Communication. Bernd Geropp provided The No1 feedback rule.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 20, 2015

This month, COI is undertaking an ambitious Earth Day project titled, KidPower2015 Earth Day Project , with the goal of encouraging COI kids to be leaders in the movement to protect the Earth for future generations. Construct bicycle generators to power laptop computers. Since 2007, COI has worked with over 2,500 children.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

Or do you focus on just one big goal?” Michael Stallard shares advice for leaders on meeting year-end goals.” Susan explains, “If we truly want to be constructive participants and collaborators in our democracy, we need to bring a better spirit to our conversations with each other.

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 18, 2015

A maverick band of rabbits, threatened by the spread of industrial construction near their warren (home), start out on a quest for a new warren and a better society. In such a world, employees thrive with more autonomy, more affirmation, and a sense of ownership in the goals of the unit. They want to make a real difference.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 18, 2017

The Supreme Court overturned the law and a powerful bridge began to be constructed between the races. Rosa Parks’ actions can be instructive in educating leaders how to effectively construct connections between units. When she was arrested for violating a racist law, she triggered a 381-day boycott by blacks of the city bus system.

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 8, 2018

If you notice someone under-performing, engaging with the person in a conversation would be more constructive than just emailing. They are the ones who would drive your goals for you. You now see a bunch of people standing around the water cooler or the coffee machine, but each is engaged and focused on their mobile screens.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 7, 2016

Such an agreement can be broken out into three parts: construction, consideration, and consultation. Construction involves building a basic set of expectations for the work associated with the empowered tasks. 6) Construct Communication Loops. You have to act as a facilitator, not a fixer.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

As a leader, a high level of self-awareness will allow you to deal with criticism and conflicts in a more constructive manner. When you’re able to understand someone’s perspective of a situation you’re much more likely to achieve your team goals; working in harmony, reaching a mutual agreement, exploring new innovative ideas and so on.

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