Great Leadership By Dan

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

I remember a client who was focused on, “How can we use 360-degree feedback to improve performance?” 360-degree feedback was too specific. As it turns out, 360-degree feedback was not part of the approach. The broader question might be, “How can we improve performance?”

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Next Level Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Knowing how and when to satisfice is an important skill to have not just for driving productivity but for keeping yourself and your team sane. If something is important enough to rank as a 10, he’s all in on making it as good as he and his team can make it. When you satisfice, you accept an available option as “good enough.”.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 19, 2021

One of the great leadership challenges is making the transition from subject matter expert (SME) to leading teams of SMEs. How do we want to attack this as a team?” In the 360-degree feedback survey for her and the team, it was clear she deflected praise to others. Shift from “Me” to “We”. News Flash!

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Next Level Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

This exec loved my client and compared him quite favorably to his predecessor who, the exec said, regularly “inspired his team to underperformance.”. The essence of his answer was that the predecessor leader didn’t set high enough expectations for his team and failed to even follow through on the low bar that he did set.

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HR Digest

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

In order to understand how to help managers succeed, HR teams need to start perceiving them as guiding forces in the organization rather than just simple employees. Their role in overseeing and regulating work indicates that a lapse in their role will leave holes in all the work that is done by a team.

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Next Level Blog

JUNE 28, 2022

When I talked with his peers who saw him in action with the customer’s leadership team, all I heard about was how collaborative and open he was and how he made it feel safe for people to contribute. That was the simplest coaching conversation ever and it worked.

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Lead on Purpose

JULY 28, 2012

”To see yourself as others see you” – that’s the general premise of the 360-degree feedback process. A 360-degree feedback evaluation uses information from peers, subordinates and supervisors to put together an overall assessment. By Dominic Wake.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

By providing tailored support and guidance, N2Growth’s executive coaches help leaders enhance their skills, knowledge, and abilities to lead and inspire their teams effectively. Leaders who communicate their thoughts and ideas clearly and concisely can inspire and motivate their teams to achieve organizational goals.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

By honing their emotional intelligence, leaders are better equipped to navigate complex relationships, inspire and motivate their teams, and drive sustainable business outcomes. As companies grow in size and expand their operations, leaders must navigate intricate webs of processes, hierarchies, and stakeholder relationships.

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HR Digest

OCTOBER 15, 2022

2) Constructive Feedback: Constructive feedback or as we like to call it 360 degree feedback. That means giving feedback on their weakness likewise their strength. It is more practical when you give action-driven feedback. Professional level team player. Hardly contributes during team meetings.

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The Horizons Tracker

MARCH 5, 2024

Many aim to extend the reach of the traditional 360-degree feedback approach by removing any barriers to giving feedback. Research from George Mason University highlights how these apps are increasingly being viewed as an employee engagement tool as they provide the instant feedback so often craved by modern employees.

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Mark Sanborn

JULY 23, 2023

In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving business landscape, leaders who possess a deep understanding of themselves can navigate challenges with clarity, make informed decisions, and inspire their teams to do the same and achieve success. Feedback: Actively seek feedback from trusted colleagues, mentors, and team members.

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Experience to Lead

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

In the dynamic world of business, leadership feedback stands as a cornerstone for team excellence and organizational growth. Constructive critiques and affirmative recognition pave the way for heightened team morale and a company culture of continuous improvement. What is Leadership Feedback?

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Next Level Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2015

The title of this post comes from a comment made at a global leadership team meeting I was facilitating earlier this year. The purpose of the meeting was to review 360 degree feedback on the team and its members.

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Next Level Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2011

Several months ago, I was in a coaching conversation with a “go to person" leader about the results of her 360 degree feedback from colleagues. Her highest rated behaviors were a strong mix of items. Please click the headline to read the whole story.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 20, 2016

You’re so focused on your team and your team’s results you miss the bigger picture. Each week, they go through one module together, discuss the content and tools, and then they each go off and do the exercise with their teams before meeting again to review the next module. Keeping Your Head Down.

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The Practical Leader

MARCH 6, 2024

Feedback Fear and Measurement Whacking Sticks In way too many organizations, measurement is a big stick used in The Blame Game. Measurement by whacking around thumps organization morale, smacks team effectiveness, and smashes improvement efforts. Organizational behavior reflects leadership team behavior. Do we speak up?

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HR Digest

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Whether it’s in the use of AI in HR management or in everyday work, there are many ways to incorporate these smart tools into designing a more efficient HR team and overall workforce. RPA practices can greatly simplify administrative tasks and free up the HR team for more creative and growth-focused pursuits.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 9, 2015

Without a doubt, the peer rating is by far the most consistent shocker for folks taking a 360 degree feedback assessment. You fight for your team at all costs. Sometimes the best person for the special assignment is not the guy on your team, it’s the Bobby on Mark’s team. You hoard talent.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2018

David writes: “Planning communications is often the key to employees having the information and context they need to help an organization or team achieve its vision and goals. Dan shares: “ Listening is one of the most consistently lowest rated behaviors in 360 degree feedback assessments for managers.

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The Practical Leader

JULY 26, 2023

Click here to peruse a series of research and resources on this approach, including how to How to Avoid Spinning into the 360 Degree Feedback Death Spiral. Here are a few ways to get informal personal feedback — IF you want to live in The Learning Zone. Ensure your team’s laughter index is high.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JUNE 26, 2012

Feedback : Information about someone’s performance or behaviors that they get from others. 360 Degree Feedback : Feedback from an individual’s manager, employees, and peers. Talent Review Meeting : A meeting where a leadership team discusses the strengths and weaknesses of individuals within their organization.

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Mike Cardus

MAY 24, 2011

Contact me to make your leaders & teams better. Creating a renewed focus for each person to be working for shared values and commitment to the organization, teams, the community, stake holders, and each other. The situation, intervention & resolution are possible for your team and leadership… Learn more about The Program.

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Modern Servant Leader

MAY 22, 2012

Comprehensive Feedback. As a people manager, you have the unique perspective of receiving and reviewing all formal feedback. If your organization conducts 360 degree feedback surveys, you get to understand perspectives from direct reports, peers, colleagues, customers and other managers. Instruction vs. Mentoring.

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Marshall Goldsmith

DECEMBER 2, 2013

Leaders often fear confronting people about poor teamwork, but people highly value honest feedback. Use 360-degree feedback to align corporate values and individual behavior. Such feedback allows you to practice consultative coaching. Determine who can provide meaningful feedback. Collect feedback.

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Building Personal Strength

OCTOBER 6, 2010

Twenty years ago, 360-degree feedback surveys - which make it easy for you to get feedback from the people who work around you - were different than they are today. They were called instruments because the early 360-degree feedback tools were modeled after psychological tests.

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Next Level Blog

MARCH 27, 2019

People are generally too busy to see the value in things like team exercises where everyone works together to build helicopters out of Lego blocks (yes, that’s actually a thing). 360 degree feedback (but only if you have a robust plan in place for participants to follow up with their colleagues in a meaningful way!).

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HR Digest

JANUARY 19, 2023

As I transitioned into the role, I invested the time to reflect on several things – how I wanted to show up in this role, what the business needs from HR to drive its success, and the team I needed in place. We started with rigorous leadership assessments, including a 360 review to solicit feedback from my stakeholders and team.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

Dana Theus of InPower Coaching contributed Dear Dana Workplace Advice: New To the Team And Dealing With Workplace Bullying By A Colleague. Dana writes, “Dear Dana, I recently joined a new team and one of my colleagues is treating me like the hired help! ” Find Jill on Twitter at @epiphanyatwork.

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Next Level Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2010

It was easy to see from Nancy’s 360 report how well thought of she is by her colleagues and our conversation made it clear why she is. Put your mom glasses on and see if you agree with Nancy: Demonstrates a strong desire to see her team succeed. Gives her team the space to come up with their own solutions.

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You're Not the Boss of Me

AUGUST 17, 2013

This post, from January 2012, challenges the 360 degree feedback process first popularized in the 1990s. Building Relationships communication Human Resources Leadership Development Organizational Effectiveness 360 Degree Feedback Building Trust coaching' I’m not a big fan of surveys. What do you think?

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Experience to Lead

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

When we talk about building strategies for leadership development, it’s about making a plan for guiding a team that also allows space for change to occur naturally. This strategy should inspire creativity, evoke an emotional connection to the mission and motivate the team to work hard together.

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The Practical Leader

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

When EFFECTIVELY run, meetings transform from a waste of time and source of frustration to vital organization/team leverage points. When leaders sharpen their meeting leadership skills and practice good meeting hygiene, team collaboration, psychological safety to speak up, team results, engagement, and energy levels soar.

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Marshall Goldsmith

AUGUST 4, 2013

Listen to what General Mills CEO Steve Sanger once told 90 of his colleagues: “As you all know, last year my team told me that I needed to do a better job of coaching my direct reports. I just reviewed my 360-degree feedback. Great leaders encourage leadership development by openly developing themselves.

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HR Digest

AUGUST 13, 2023

Frequent Check-Ins Regular check-ins, beyond traditional performance evaluations, provide opportunities for managers to connect with their team members, understand their needs, and address any challenges or concerns they may have. Conducting regular team meetings or brainstorming sessions to encourage collaboration, innovation, and alignment.

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Marshall Goldsmith

DECEMBER 10, 2012

I will never forget the first time I received 360-degree feedback from my own staff. The score I earned on that item the last time I received 360-degree feedback was 4.8 Companies, teams, and individuals have to get honest feedback so that they can know what to improve and begin to create positive change.

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Marshall Goldsmith

APRIL 11, 2016

A few years ago, former General Mills CEO Steve Sanger told nearly 100 of his colleagues: “As you all know, last year my team told me that I needed to do a better job of coaching my direct reports. I just reviewed my 360-degree feedback. I have been working on becoming a better coach for the past year or so.

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