Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 11, 2023

Do you have someone on your team who doesn’t speak up in meetings…then shares all their excellent ideas and important perspectives after the fact? He’s got ideas but he doesn’t speak up in meetings. Often they need time to think and get clear on their ideas before they speak up in meetings.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 31, 2024

Cultivate these five skillsets—part one, developing as a strategist by @artpetty Paul Giamatti: Master Your Craft By Reflecting On It from @JohnBaldoni Firing everyone from a previous administration says a lot about a CEO’s belief in their ability to lead. Are you teaching your employees to resist change? Let your brain play!

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Leading Blog

MAY 15, 2023

Our speedy determinations are often based on knee-jerk check-ins about whether we trust the other party—or not. Speak clearly When I say, “Speak clearly,” I’m not talking about diction (although that doesn’t hurt) but rather about being clear about your meaning. Instead, be intentional about it.

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Leading Blog

JULY 17, 2023

R ECEIVED WISDOM is that public speaking is one of people’s greatest fears. In the 2020–2021 findings, public speaking is fear #54 on the list, scoring lower than another pandemic (#6), identity theft (#21), and even sharks (#51). Make no mistake — public speaking put in a great showing. You should be afraid of public speaking.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 5, 2021

How to Overcome FOSU (Fear of Speaking Up) and Share Your Ideas. If you’re not feeling confident about speaking up , you’re not alone. ” And then shared those ideas and did something about them? Navigate the Narrative: Understand how past experiences may be creating FOSU (Fear of Speaking Up).

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 4, 2024

5 Phrases to Avoid if You Want Better Collaboration on Your Team Let’s talk about some of the most common phrases that sabotage collaboration, why they’re so annoying, and what to do instead. For example: “I care about __ (you, this team, this project) and I’m confident we can find a solution that we can all work with.”

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Elevate Any Conversation with These 2 Words by @Julie_WG. To Communicate Effectively, Speak to Their Need, Not Our Solution by @PhilCooke. Speak In Word Pictures from @JohnBaldoni. Washington's Farewell Address Part 2 by @jamesstrock National Unity and the Hazards of Partisanship. Leading Is Tough Right Now. by Harry M.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Someone asks you a direct question about confidential information. Be upfront about what you can and cannot talk about. Reaffirm your commitment to the other person or people who asked you about it and look for ways to support them or help them with what they need. 3) “I’m sorry, but I’m not able to talk about that.”

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 28, 2022

Chad and I met at an industry conference where we were both speaking and discovered many shared interests including creating psychological safety and encouraging deeper, more meaningful conversations and swimming. WHAT are you most curious about right now? HOW do you use open-ended questions to create deeper trust and connection?

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Joseph Lalonde

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

I have stumbled over my words while speaking in front of audiences, failed to clearly communicate messages in writing, and more. Join a local Toastmasters International group: If you fear public speaking, your local Toastmasters International group is for you. Think to yourself about how you would feel if you were to hear those words.

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Rich Gee Group

JANUARY 6, 2024

“Remember, when speaking, silence is not just golden; it’s your strategic secret weapon. It’s not just about what you say but how you say it. It’s not about the quantity of words but the weight they carry. It’s about striking a balance – not too fast to be a blur, not too slow to be a bore.

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Modern Servant Leader

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Speaking Experience Questions 1. How long have you been speaking? How do you stay on top of new and emerging trends in the speaking and events industry? What professional speaking credentials do you have? What do you usually wear when you speak and will you customize it for our audience? Credential Questions 1.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

“What do I do if my boss is a “gamer” manager–the kind of manipulative boss you talk about in your book Winning Well )? Note: This was filmed at the King’s Road in Ireland on a pre-pandemic trip speaking at the Project Management Institute Global conference. I feel like a pawn. What should I do?

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

A super helpful first step is to get clear about what executive presence actually is. His most recent book Executive Presence: Step Into Your Power, Convey Confidence, and Lead with Conviction is all about practical ways to show up with deeper influence and impact. Especially for those who are more introverted.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 7, 2023

We had a respectful and open conversation about our needs and agreed on what each party needed to change. That’s why so many people go for the diaper genie and wrap the conversation in so much self-protection that what they’re talking about has very little to do with what they really want to say. Connect with that “why.”

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

He talks about why you should care about your blind spot and understand your “ghosts” and practical ways to get other perspectives. You can find more about our backstory here. ” Okay, that’s the line that made me think about my motivations. Side note: I believe in this SO MUCH.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 29, 2024

Part 2: Great Teams: 12 Practical Collaboration Habits to Create Clarity 12 Habits to Foster More Curiosity and Creativity on Your Team 1. In today’s fast-paced, uncertain world, it doesn’t make sense to keep doing what you’re doing without serious conversation about whether the status quo still makes sense.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 21, 2022

Particularly during times of uncertainty and change, one of the easiest ways to know what’s really going on is to (1) get clarity about what you don’t know and (2) ask your team some courageous questions. Well, no one ever asked us about the speed. Under no circumstances were we to be negative. Get specific.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 18, 2024

Cross Cultural Leadership Challenges Recently, we were working in the Philippines when a leader asked me (Karin) how to help their team speak up with ideas or identify problems and potential solutions. People will certainly learn about one another slowly over time, but why wait? Politely say “no”? (A

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 24, 2023

The Power of Workplace Culture in an AI Universe: A virtual conversation about Empathy and Innovation Note: This article on Workplace Culture is an excerpt from Chapter 2 of our book, Courageous Culture: How to Build Teams of Micro-Innovators, Problem Solvers, and Customer Advocates. If you’re not sure, you’re not alone.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 16, 2023

This week on #AskingForaFriend I have a conversation with my friend Dr. David Burkus about what makes a great team. A Human-Centered Approach to Great Teamwork You can catch the discussion about the surprising research at the countdown timer stamp of 9:09…and read about it here: Surprise #1: Talent has little affect on great teamwork.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

“My boss has talked with me three times about my communication. The other day I tried to give her some feedback about how her communication style was landing with my team. But then, I found my customers asked to speak to my supervisor. I Don’t Know What You’re Talking About. Hypocrisy Part I.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 21, 2021

In this week’s Asking for a Friend I speak with World Class Ultra Triathlete, Kurt Madden, who is also CEO of The Collaborative, about leadership tenacity and grit. 2:47 How does grit and tenacity developed as a tri-athlete translate into your role as a leader? Taking stock about whether he is personally growing.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 29, 2023

Strong Work Relationships Start Better Questions I’m so excited to share this week’s Asking for a Friend all about work relationships. I hosted Michael Bungay Stanier live on LinkedIn for a conversation about how to have better relationships at work and talk about his new book, “How to Work with (Almost) Anyone.”

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 23, 2023

” It’s not about glorifying the rubble; it’s about looking for the gold in the ruins. ” “What’s the one change that would have turned this ‘Learning Opportunity’ into a ‘Raving Success’?” “What Can We Take Away From This Experience?”

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 10, 2023

Powerful Phrases to Stop Workplace Gossip Before It Spreads 2. Great Mid-Year Review Questions (and Video) 2. Psychological Safety: Why People Don’t Speak Up at Work Favorites on Leadership Without Losing Your Soul (Podcast) 1. Balancing Strategy and Tactics 2. Got Workplace Gossip?

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 17, 2021

I’d coached this woman—a hardworking, strategic thinker who passionately cared about the company and its customers. Meaningless platitudes followed by a vague assertion that something you’ve never heard about should have been better – this kind of feedback is worse than nothing at all. Problem #2: Vague Feedback.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2023

She writes that there are four practices that strengthen our ability to connect with others : Learn to Listen More and Speak Last Human leaders have moved from quarterback to coach. Positioning yourself to speak last also encourages listening more. Le Gentile takes us through that transformative process in depth. There is no shortcut.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 8, 2024

First, we know from Dr. Amy Edmondson’s research on psychological safety, that how we think about the past matters. People are more likely to hold onto a negative experience with speaking up or taking a risk, than a positive one. How do I feel about this incident? what… do you notice about yourself?

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Michael Lee Stallard

JULY 25, 2021

I’m looking forward to speaking about this topic at the ATD 2021 International Conference next month in Salt Lake City. Available Session Times: Tuesday, August 31, 2021 from 5:00-6:00 PM and Wednesday, September 1, 2021 from 1:00-2:00 PM. Is the relational culture of your group sabotaging creativity and innovation?

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 30, 2023

To distinguish yourself as a young leader, build your knowledge, focus on results and relationships, and speak up. One of your most important tasks as a young leader is to learn everything you can about the business and yourself. Take time to think about your current role and the role you want. Give it time. Include your team.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 4, 2023

And, your boss is far more likely to embrace your new idea when everyone else is talking about the benefits too. If you have a reputation for caring about your peers and supporting their efforts, they’re more likely to take you and your idea seriously. With more people in support, your idea will be easier to implement.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Then people swapped them around throughout the year and we chatted about them in our meetings. More than a decade later people still talk about those times at my home. Cultivate Hope Particularly in the northern hemisphere, the end-of-year holidays are about hope. As a leader, you are in the hope business.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 8, 2021

Today on Asking For a Friend, we continue the conversation we started in Thriving in the New Abnormal, How to Support Your Team about how to support your team as we transition to the new abnormal. 2:10 How are you helping your team move into this next phase? Make it safe for people to talk about their feelings (including anonymously).

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 20, 2023

Read more about how to engage others as you share your I.D.E.A.s If you have a reputation for caring about your peers and supporting them in their efforts, they’re more likely to take you and your idea seriously. I’ve thought about that, and this is how we can overcome it.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 19, 2021

And, what topics would you like to see us write about in the second half of the year? If you knew your manager really cared about you, would you want them to give you meaningful performance feedback? Speaking of communication, this popular leadership blog post takes three of the biggest communication mistakes head-on.

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Nathan Magnuson

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Normalize Conversations About Stress. Instead of being silent because you don’t have all the answers, speak to it. Here’s a 2 min video we use in the program kickoff: Give Your Stress a Name.). Some speak up at once and others wait until their breaking point. Pay Attention to Signs of Stress and Burnout.

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