Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

A BOUT 400 years ago, Isaac Newton probably experienced an epiphany when he figured out how prisms work. The physics of a prism can also be applied to leadership: In an agile work environment, it is valuable to slow down and reconsider which leadership angle to take in particular situations.

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QAspire

JANUARY 10, 2022

Growth in today’s world is driven by how talented people bring their best ideas on the table, work with each other in a conducive environment and choose to deliver their best effort in order to achieve the desired outcome. Conversations that leaders have with their people are the drivers of psychological safety.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Psychological safety is still a fairly new concept, but its importance is being reinforced by a growing body of research, and it’s something that leaders everywhere should be thinking about—whether their teams are working in person or online. Warrant and widen trust. Be generous in extending trust. Photo Credit: iStockPhotos.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 6, 2021

” This blog offers six easy-to-embrace tips to remember when apologizing, starting with two simple words: “I’m sorry.” Adriana summarizes: “ Effective leaders understand the role of relationships and developing a culture of safety and unity for the teams they lead. It is “Heart” work!

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 2, 2019

Each person you work with has a unique way to perceive and handle a stressful situation, such as a technology breakdown. Linda writes: “The theme I noticed in the most viewed posts on this blog last year was ‘Looking For a Better Kind of Leadership.’ ” Find Stephanie on Twitter at @Steph100Degrees. Development.

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QAspire

JANUARY 10, 2022

Growth in today’s world is driven by how talented people bring their best ideas on the table, work with each other in a conducive environment and choose to deliver their best effort in order to achieve the desired outcome. Conversations that leaders have with their people are the drivers of psychological safety.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Your team must operate in an environment of psychological safety. You won’t be able to throw a switch and magically have psychological safety for a problem-solving discussion. Consider how each option will work out in practice. A decision tree is an excellent tool to map out how each solution might work.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Every truly high-performing team has one thing in common: They spend time in candid conversation talking about what’s working and consistently look for ways to improve. They look at the work they’re doing and ask “how can we” do this EVEN BETTER? Invest One Hour a Month to Help Your Team Perform Even Better.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 9, 2019

For years we’ve been writing about the three needs which when fulfilled make a person happy – at home and even more so at work: Mastery, Autonomy, and Connection. At home it’s easier, yet especially in the work environment, constant and unabated attention is essential. At long last, focused attention for MAC! It’s so simple.

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Rather, we need a shared approach to leadership, one where everyone works together for the business’s success—which means that leaders need to know how to lead teams effectively. Psychological Safety. One way is by ensuring that all team members feel psychologically safe at work. Strong Relationships.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 7, 2017

In most work environments, employees perform their tasks in a team structure. The hope is that everyone works together, like a well-oiled machine. But if you’ve worked in a team setting, whether that be in school, sports, or the modern workplace, you know this is easier said than done. What Is Psychological Safety?

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 21, 2021

Few leaders doubted that the impact of COVID would change the way we live and work, but few foresee how fundamental these changes would be. Many remained concerned for their physical well-being and are craving security and psychological safety. Firstly, it starts by creating psychological safety in the workplace.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

There is something we can do to put joy back into our work. To that end, Bruce Daisley, a former VP at Twitter, offers 30 hacks for bringing joy to your job in Eat Sleep Work Repeat. Daisley draws on insights from a range of researcher and experts to identify three themes for creating happier work environments: Recharge.

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Most of us are working from home these days. To signal that virtual working is the new standard, make sure you keep yourself organized and equipped with everything you need, including good Wi-Fi. Psychological safety matters in the workplace, with remote teamwork it requires more attention than ever. Keep people safe.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

In a previous post , I posited the seven things you as leader should do for excellent interpersonal communication: create safety , ensure feedback loops are in place, encourage trust in others’ competence, implement stepped decision-making, involve bottom-up, use transformational leadership, and match stated and actual organizational culture.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 4, 2021

Teams That Work by Scott Tannenbaum and Eduardo Salas is a comprehensive look at teams and the drivers of their effectiveness—long term. Team related capabilities include giving/receiving feedback, communicating, conflict resolution, leadership and interpersonal skills, and understanding how teams work. Communication. Behaviors matter.

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 13, 2018

In a previous post , I posited the seven things you should do for excellent interpersonal communication: create safety, ensure feedback loops are in place, encourage trust in others’ competence, implement stepped decision-making, involve bottom-up, use transformational leadership, and match stated and actual organizational culture.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 28, 2018

When employees come to work to earn a salary (which is an extrinsic motivation), they will do what is necessary because they have to. When someone comes to work because that work fulfills their needs and gives them pleasure, they do what they have to do – and lots more – because it’s stimulating (an intrinsic motivation).

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The Practical Leader

APRIL 3, 2024

How would you score yourself on these questions: I am happy at work most of the time. My work has a clear sense of purpose. I feel stressed at work most of the time. Overall, I am completely satisfied with my job. How would people on your team or organization answer these questions?

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

A team is a small number of people who are committed to working together to achieve the desired goal. Working together includes talking, sharing ideas, debating issues, collaborating, making decisions, establishing goals, providing feedback, and celebrating success. There is a foundation of trust and psychological safety.

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Lead from Within

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Here are some of the foundational elements for successfully collaborating as your team works remotely. In the early days of the pandemic, working from home felt like a novelty—a quick solution for a few weeks until things got back to normal. Remote work looks to be a long-term reality for many of us. Ensure psychological safety.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2018

They are superb at work that uses their brain. Team members should trust each other to do the work they’re supposed to do. Team members should also trust each other to support them and work for the good of the team. You must have trust for psychological safety. Competence is about doing work that’s challenging.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 4, 2021

In the workplace, this manifests as low engagement, high attrition, bullying, toxic culture, harassment, lack of psychological safety and stifled communication. When this happens, sometimes our thinking gets the best of us. Here are some helpful questions that will help you challenge your thinking. Find Dana on Twitter at @DanaTheus.

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2020

An individual contributor can improve performance by working harder or working smarter. If you want to do better, you just work harder or work smarter. That doesn’t work once you’re the boss. . Create psychological safety. Some will want to work toward another job.

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Leading Blog

AUGUST 18, 2020

Everyone brings their emotions to work. When you decide to become more tolerant of some things (like where people work), you must become, if anything, less tolerant of other things (like the work not getting done). Psychological safety requires comfort with brutal candor. What They Reward and Recognize.

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Mike Cardus

OCTOBER 4, 2020

Based on an earlier blog post , a friend asked me about the NOISEanalysis. The interaction is useful for seeing how the concept of solution-focused practice and complexity can help make some sense of your work and life. “Any particular reason you break out the order away from N-O-I-S-E. Prioritization? ” Sean Lewis.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 9, 2020

Whilst some employees will be motivated about returning to be with colleagues, others on your team may be harboring fears for their safety, and those of their loved ones, particularly if they are in a high-risk category. As leaders, we need to recognize that everyone will have different emotions about returning to the workplace.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Ken writes: “ If common ground becomes the ultimate goal for the conversation, both parties can feel psychologically safe to have a meaningful dialogue. But expecting managers to orchestrate flexible work arrangements without preparation and ongoing support isn’t the way to go. your favorite paper). Team Building.

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 14, 2021

As the pandemic took hold of the country, it left a course of unpredictability in its wake — enough to create some psychological health and wellness issues that need to be dealt with. You’re most likely acquainted with Abraham Maslow’s theory of human motivation, including the pyramid of needs also based on his work.

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Leading Blog

MAY 10, 2019

His goal is to “teach you how to be both the boss everyone wants to work for and the high achiever every CEO wants to hire—all without drama, stress, or endless hours in the office.”. It will improve your safety and focus. A culture of trust and psychological safety reduces the magnitude of mistakes and fosters innovation.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Laura Schroeder of Working Girl provided Diversity and Inclusion for Introverts. Take the time to understand the different work and communication styles on your team and help people play to their strengths, not yours.” They get employees to see them as credible leaders they want to work for. Find Laura on Twitter at @workgal.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Dana suggests: “ Experiencing people problems at work? Maybe it’s not your fault, but it is your problem to figure out how to navigate into a more appealing work situation. shared Work is Broken. Dana Theus of InPower Coaching submitted INSIGHT: People Problems – Who’s Fault Is It Anyway? Customer Service.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

When something wasn’t working, Dad would say, “Use your head. Carol Dweck, a psychologist and Stanford University professor, is known for her work on the mindset psychological trait. You will either step forward into growth, or you will step backward into safety.” We can figure this out.” We always figured it out.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Our work culture lacks psychological safety. And here are eight no good reasons: We underestimate other people’s willingness and ability to help. We over-rely on self-reliance. We perceive there to be social costs of seeking help. The systems, procedures, or structure of our organization get in our way.

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CoachStation

AUGUST 26, 2022

Engagement at work matters. Employee discretionary effort and focus are being challenged for many reasons, including the labour market and working from home. Where we work has rarely provided more options. What we do at work and how we do it is changing. We spend 81,396 hours of our lives working, on average.

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Shelley considers: “How do you behave at work? What work style and communication traits are associated with you? Bernd Geropp provided The No1 feedback rule. Bernd shares: “My No 1 feedback tip for constructive and effective criticism: always formulate and view feedback as a personal gift!” Others see your style.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 19, 2021

” This is a way for employees to anonymously share their hopes and fears in a way that creates psychological safety. Don’t worry, I’m not yet back doing in-person keynotes —this one was filmed before everyone suddenly had to work from home). Learn more in this popular Asking for a Friend episode.

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