Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 1, 2023

” What’s the best way to communicate this to my team # AskingforaFriend 4 Approaches to Get Your Team Past the Disapointment and Moving Forward Productively As a leader, not every decision you make will be popular. What seems obvious to you, might not be clear to them. It’s time to communicate this to my team.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

What to say next when you’re overloaded at work (without sounding whiny) Ever found yourself cackling at the monstrous to-do list glaring back at you, thinking “Right, that’s not happening,” only to gulp back a sob as you realize none of it’s optional? Embrace the wisdom of knowing what ‘winning’ looks like.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Ralph Kilmann, the co-creator of the Thomas Kilmann conflict mode instrument (TKI), discusses his lifelong work on how to resolve conflict and improve collaboration. Kilmann explains that his interest in conflict stems from his personal experiences growing up in a family affected by conflict and his academic studies on conflict management.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 8, 2024

Doing conflict at work well when you’re not in the same room, in different time zones, when you’re dealing with what Phil, our IT guy, would call “a crap ton” of rapid change is even harder. Help your remote team do conflict better with a few Powerful Phrases Navigating conflict at work is hard.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 15, 2023

Begin by acknowledging the situation and expressing your optimism about finding a resolution collaboratively. Joe opens the conversation with what could be a Powerful Phrase, “I really care about you and this project, and I’m confident we can find a solution we can all work with.” Let me listen to what he has to say.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 12, 2023

Transform Your Teamwork into True Collaboration “Hi, Karin, my team gets along just fine, but I wouldn’t call it TRUE COLLABORATION. What advice do you have to get them to collaborate more? AskingForaFriend How Can I Improve Collaboration on My Team? To harness the power of true collaboration.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Clarity is key to better collaboration and more productive workplace conflict. Today in our “Great Teamwork Series”, we share 12 collaboration habits to help get (and keep) everyone on the same page. 12 Habits Great Teams Consistently Do to Create Better Clarity and Collaboration 1. Easy to say. Harder to do.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 23, 2023

What to Say Next After a Team Setback: Beyond the ‘F’ Word We’ve been there too—project outcomes that don’t meet expectations, missed deadlines, or even complete strategy breakdowns. ” But what if you could be the one to change the conversation—to focus on the path forward instead of dwelling on setbacks?

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 11, 2024

More companies are realizing they can achieve greater success by combining collaborative efforts with competitive actions, giving rise to the term “coopetition.” Understanding Coopetition and its Potential Benefits Coopetition refers to the simultaneous cooperation, collaboration, and competition between businesses or individuals.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Find out how to enhance your personal energy when managing or collaborating with others to become more mentally agile and productive. Episode 233: Ready or Reactive 10:10 When you’re ready you’re in the green zone, you can use all of your brain, and your nervous system is calm, so you are more aware of what goes on around you.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 22, 2024

If any of these are true of your team, here are seven ways to help your team do more, improve morale, collaborate, and grow together. If any of these are true of your team, here are seven ways to help your team do more, improve morale, collaborate, and grow together. Do discussions regularly bog down in analysis paralysis?

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Doesn’t that senior leader know what impact they’re having here?” or, “Doesn’t the team understand why we’re doing what we’re doing?” – the answer is almost always “No, they don’t get it. The path you take will either lead to more frustration or to better collaboration. They may need training.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 26, 2024

What advice do you have #askingforafriend? And, take what you read with a grain of salt. Come prepared with specific questions about what you value most. Self-Reflection: What Do You Want in Company Culture? Last but not least, ask yourself what you want in a company culture. You’re going to a boss.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 29, 2024

Creative teams stay open to what’s possible and explore alternative perspectives. They show up genuinely interested in other perspectives and what’s possible. Part 2: Great Teams: 12 Practical Collaboration Habits to Create Clarity 12 Habits to Foster More Curiosity and Creativity on Your Team 1.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 8, 2024

Luna suggests implementing these principles by providing clear context and purpose for roles, allowing individuals to self-evaluate their progress, and creating opportunities for feedback and collaboration. This concept is key to developing a better team environment, where power is utilized collaboratively towards achieving shared goals. [08:21]

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 14, 2023

Practical strategies to encourage enthusiastic team members from talking too much and empower collaborative conversation So what do you do when your well-meaning, enthusiastic team-member is just talking too much in meetings? What should I do?” It’s tricky, particularly in virtual meetings.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 19, 2024

What remote team-building ideas do you have for a better connection? This adds variety and gives everyone a sense of responsibility for investing in team collaboration. As you’ve noticed, we’ve been discussing workplace conflict and collaboration recently. It’s always fun to see the hidden talents on the team.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

If you tell the person what you know, you violate confidentiality. What to Say to Address Confidential Information with Candor and Care The best way to handle confidential information is with all the clarity you can bring to the conversation. Be upfront about what you can and cannot talk about. Maybe it’s a personnel matter.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 22, 2024

Ed gives you the tools to take ownership of your thinking, listening, and collaboration skills so you can thrive even during fast technological change. Ed explores the crucial role of critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and trade jobs in the era of smart technology. Perseverance and self-awareness are important.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

You assume they should know what’s expected because __ fill in the blank here (e.g. One of the common mistakes we see people make in workplace conflict is that they don’t clearly understand what success looks like. Jill : “Okay, what would you like to see happen?” I’m not sure what I want.”

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 18, 2023

A time of nostalgia and reflecting on what you appreciate most? These moments call us back to our values and what matters most. My (David’s) team would celebrate the start of a new year with a small gift of a nice pen that was a symbol of what we would create together. Of bustling end-of-year stress to meet business goals?

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 7, 2023

“As a young manager, having not done well at leading, my team approached me and addressed what they saw needed to change. We had a respectful and open conversation about our needs and agreed on what each party needed to change. From there on the collaboration changed completely – not to perfect – but to very good.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Specifically, you have a chance to lead other leaders and build a collaborative culture. Come to the conversation with a genuine curiosity and hope for what’s possible. Another mindset shift that can make these conversations collaborative and help you to lead other leaders is to assume other people want to do a good job.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Navigating Workplace Conflict is Getting Harder: Here’s What You Can Do The workforce has been through unprecedented change in the last few years—for better and worse. At what cost? The Escape Hatch… You know what’s also interesting? What advice would you give yourself if faced with this situation again?

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 26, 2024

What should I do? Job Aid at our Conflict and Collaboration Resource Center. “I’m really curious, what is your biggest concern about this change?” ” “What would your work day look like if we were to adopt this change? What are you afraid of losing?”

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 30, 2023

We are writing this because of our own experiences and want to save you from what we have gone through ourselves. Collaborate : Harnessing collective intelligence to create synergies. If you know that someone wants Clarity before Collaboration, then you will begin the conversation by asking clarifying questions.

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Rich Gee Group

JANUARY 27, 2024

Let’s explore practical ways to enhance these essential interpersonal abilities, ensuring remote workers like you can maintain robust, effective, and collaborative relationships with your teams from afar. Improving these skills is crucial for sustaining healthy professional relationships and ensuring collaborative success.

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Great Results Team Building

AUGUST 21, 2023

The ability to foster collaboration among and across departments can significantly enhance productivity, innovation, and overall organizational performance. As leaders and team managers, understanding the value of collaboration and employing the right strategies can be the key to unlocking your team’s full potential.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 23, 2021

Perhaps, one of the positive outcomes of this pandemic has been the fact that many more organisations have begun to realise that effective collaboration is imperative for long-term success. As a result, collaboration across an organization can break down. Collaboration is all about working together.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 4, 2023

There’s something about looking back over the entire year and seeing what stands out. ” What are your year-in-review highlights? A “what stands out” conversation can be a great team builder for your end-of-year meeting, or to enhance your December one-on-ones. What are your personal bests?

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Rich Gee Group

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

I have three actions that make my meetings fun, collaborative, and powerful: ACTION 1: Flip it up. Most meetings try to do these four things: communicate, collaborate, build trust, and motivate. Don’t just host a meeting — make it powerful. Whenever you schedule a meeting, you are taking people away from the real work that matters.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

17:22] The Importance of Intentionality in Hybrid Work In a hybrid work environment, intentionality means understanding the value of in-office collaboration. Leaders and employees must collaborate to establish communication norms that protect mental health and support productivity. [42:13]

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Lead from Within

APRIL 11, 2024

Combining the flexibility of remote work with the benefits of in-person collaboration, hybrid working arrangements offer a promising path forward. Prioritize Communication and Collaboration Tools: Select and implement effective communication and collaboration tools that enable seamless interactions between remote and in-office employees.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 17, 2022

What is the definition of compassionate leadership? What are some of the steps to practice more compassionate leadership? What is your collaborative IQ, and how does it help you get more done. Collaboration is something that we all can practice. Compassionate leadership is not weak. Compassionate Leadership.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 17, 2021

What do you do when you see a problem and you want to bring it to your colleagues’ attention, but you’re worried it might create problems? It takes confidence to bring problems up with other leaders, to share your vision of what’s possible, or to address a breach of understanding.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Once you know what you’re chasing and why you can make better choices and plans. ’ Ask them who or what they are fighting against or for, and how it affects their leadership and decisions. Understand which type you are and actively seek out and honor the different types within your circle.

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Great Results Team Building

APRIL 10, 2024

Identify Possible Issues: Dig Below Surface-Level Harmony Imagine two tectonic plates grinding against each other – that’s what unchecked cultural differences can do to your merged entity. What is the story we want to tell about our team performance and impact in one year? Remember, granularity is key.

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