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One-On-Ones: 7 Powerful Phrases to Use

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Words are hammers. You spend large amounts of time talking. Understand, embrace, and increase the impact you have during one-on-ones. 7 powerful phrases. 10 powerful questions.

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How Hammers Become Screw Drivers

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Little Mary just knocked a glass of milk on the floor. That’s what two year old’s do. There’s a group of five leaders at the table. Bob waves the waiter over and says, “Could someone clean this up?” Mindy says, “That happened because the milk was too close to the edge.” Joe says, “Don’t worry, [.].

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The Frustrating Magnetism of Strengths

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“If all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail.” ” Abraham Maslow Your strength is your hammer. If only the world was a nail. Strengths pull toward “right” solutions.

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Four Ways to Accept Imperfection and Pursue Excellence At the Same Time

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Disapproval is the hammer of perfectionistic leaders. Leaders who can’t accept themselves are sure to look down on others. Perfectionism is self-rejection. Arrogance, humility, pursuit, and perfectionism: Pursuit is energized with humility and… Continue reading →

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How to Hold People Accountable without using Authority

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Authority as a hammer: Maslow said, “I suppose it is tempting, if the only tool you have… Continue reading → If you didn’t have authority, how would you hold people accountable? Don’t demand what must be given.

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