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Better Teamwork: 12 Practical Team Habits to Build Deeper Connection

Let's Grow Leaders

Want better teamwork? Just like any other outcome you’re looking to achieve, if you want better teamwork you need better habits. You can’t publish a book without writing regularly. It’s the same when you want better teamwork. For better teamwork, dive deeper than just professional interactions.

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November 2020 Leadership Development Carnival

Lead Change Blog

Jon explains: “ Of all the skills leaders need to be successful, active listening may be the most overlooked and underrated. Active listening has become even more vital during the global pandemic, as many organizations work in a remote environment. Find Jon on Twitter at @jonlokhorst.

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Team Leader as Team Coach

Leading Blog

A second skill, related to being curious is to ask simple, open-ended questions. The best open-ended questions start with “what”, and the most powerful of all is, “what else?” This is a skill that includes clarifying, summarizing and active listening. By the way, “Say more” also works.

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When Leaders Toss The Script

Lead Change Blog

This requires active listening, partnership, and quick thinking. All it takes is keeping the lines of communication open. This requires teamwork. The game above was inspired by their book. Set pieces can fall from the sky! No matter what happens, the show must go on. It requires improvisation. Let’s build on that.

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7 Steps To Foster Emotional Intelligence In Your Team

Tanveer Naseer

When Daniel Goleman released “Emotional Intelligence” in 1995, did anyone think that this best-selling book would transform the role of leadership? These types of relationships fuel open communication, a good work ethic, flexibility and a better understanding of each person’s roles and expectations.