Leading Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Because every leader is fallibleat risk of making costly errors of judgmentthere is great merit in taking counsel from your people, selectively, of course. Its also accepting power up. Perhaps your ego rebels just a bit, and you cant help feeling that taking your teams counsel on decisions that are yours to make is somehow a sign of weakness.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 17, 2025

Of course, you don’t have to call it a “Couth Code.” The Couth Code (or Team Agreement) is the result: a shared set of behaviors that define what it means to be a great teammate in your culture. It sets the standard for professionalism, responsiveness, and respectwithout having to micromanage every little detail.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

They Exercise for Excellence Of course, physical fitness is necessary for athletic performance. Meditation can also involve mental imagery. Federer utilized visualization to enhance his performance, picturing himself succeeding physically and mentally on the court. But its not just for athletes; its critical for leaders.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

And of course, as a human-centered leader, you focus on connecting with and developing your team. Of course, if you want folks to advocate for you, the best approach is to be a staunch advocate for others. Of course, building genuine peer relationships starts with generosity. A Technical Advisor.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 5, 2024

Of course, your team might not get it. Technique #2: Check for Understanding Of course, setting clear expectations about what matters most and communicating what’s important five times, in five different ways is not enough. It’s your job to ensure expectations are clear. You need to check to ensure your team gets it.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 4, 2024

It’s Too Late to Change Course Now This phrase acts like quicksand for team progress, promoting a fixed and inflexible approach that could stifle innovation and adaptability. By saying it’s too late to change course, the team shuts down opportunities to adapt to new circumstances or pivot based on fresh insights.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Of course, you can also invite them to ask their own “let’s get out of a rut” courageous questions as well. ” Of course, asking questions is only the beginning. Invite team members to consider which of these questions they think are most important to answer.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 11, 2025

Carrying forward what matters The trick is not to over-index on any one chapter the startup that fails; the role that runs its course; the team that changes. But every time I did it, I unlocked new capabilities. All of it is temporary. Whats permanent is what you carry forward the grit, the pattern recognition, the following your hunches.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 18, 2022

But of course, their issues might smell familiar, but they are each unique in their own way. Of course, I was impressed and we took a moment to celebrate. Of course, there are opportunities to show up a bit more curious at work all day long. Or I hear about a team in distress and their concerns sound so familiar.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 26, 2023

Of course, you might be right. Which of course, is unlikely. But you’re closer to the situation and you can easily see 3 major obstacles to executing that plan. What do you do? You might say something like, “I see a couple of challenges here…” and then list them. Are you wrong? the team’s welfare. Your concern is legit.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 3, 2022

Of course, these leadership values are not just for people leaders. Of course, these leadership values are not the only ones we need, but they’re a good start. They long to know that people care about them for who they are, not just what they can contribute. 3 Leadership Values to Nurture on Your Team.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 3, 2023

Of course, you could be dealing with an ego-maniac who genuinely thinks they have all the answers. Powerful Phrases To Share Your Expertise with the Know-it-All or Get Them Off Your Back Of course, sometimes you just need to stand your ground and share your expertise. I’m going to stay the course. No thank you.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Of course, there’s never a good time for a high-performer to quit. Of course, you have a right to your own feelings , and it’s natural to be upset. Of course, it’s important to show up curious about why they chose to move on. Everyone is watching how you respond when a high-performer quits. Ask for their ideas.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 24, 2025

Of course, if your curiosity is leading to game-changing insights, you can always add time deliberately. Set a hard stop (and stick to it). Example: Im giving myself 30 minutes to research this new tool. At the end, Ill decide if its worth further exploration or if I move on. The key is to be conscious of your choices.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 23, 2021

Of course, leadership is not about being liked. You’re holding them accountable for the very first time (stay the course!). Of course, it can be quite a shocker to an underperforming team, when a new manager comes in and holds them accountable for the very first time. .

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Lets look at why your high performers results might dip, and the practical steps you can take to help them course-correct without undermining their autonomy. A timely conversation shows you care and helps them course-correct. Ignore the Issue: Hoping the slump will resolve itself can make the situation worse.

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Leadership Freak

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Someone changed the course of your life. In reality you changed the course of your life, but someone was a catalyst. Be a mentor; seek mentors.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Of course, you know that leadership is not who likes you. You’re holding them accountable for the very first time (stay the course!). Of course, it can be quite a shocker to an underperforming team, when a new manager comes in and holds them accountable for the very first time. .

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 22, 2021

Of course, WHAT you say will instantly influence your credibility and impact. And, of course, REAL apologies are vital in building trust, influence, and connection. 3 Communication Mistakes That Sabotage Your Influence and Impact. When it comes to having better influence at work, words matter. If you screw up, admit it.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

The Art of Changing Course : A 3-Step Strategy to Get Unstuck and Solve Your Real Problems by Chris Ruden Learn the foolproof framework to take back control and create immediate and lasting change. Getting stuck in life is a guarantee. Staying stuck is a choice. Leading Through : Activating the Soul, Heart, and Mind of Leadership by Kim B.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Contribution to the Team (also interesting to see what people see as their “best of,” and, of course, this can set the table for additional gratitude ). Collaboration (This is a chance to talk about when teamwork was at its very best) Of course, a good follow-up question is… what made these best-ofs so great?

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Of course, this one requires sincerity. ” At the very least, this powerful question gives you insights into what the other person needs, and then of course opens the door for you to share your definition of success as well. ” Of course, once you listen to their perspective, you set the stage to share yours.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 12, 2022

There’s the initial shock, the communication, the “I wonder if I’m impacted too” angst, and of course, the really painful decisions involved in selecting who will go. And, of course, there’s the matter of rebuilding morale. Of course, this is personal. You might have some survivor guilt.

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Leading in Context

JULY 24, 2024

By Linda Fisher Thornton Ethical leaders are not easily pulled off course – they stay focused on the values that are important to good leadership. They realize that they are influencing others, and they perceive that as both a privilege and a responsibility.

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Tanveer Naseer

JANUARY 12, 2022

Of course, creating goals is not the same thing as achieving them. As a leader, you’re responsible for accomplishing many tasks, most critical among them is setting and articulating the strategic goals of your team and organization. And most of us have certainly set out goals for ourselves and our. Click to continue reading.

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Tanveer Naseer

MARCH 9, 2022

With everything we’ve all experienced over the last two years, it can feel more challenging than ever to ask employees to stay the course and trust things will work out. So how do leaders inspire people to deliver their best despite their understandable concerns about the future? That’s what I’ll. Click to continue reading.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 27, 2025

Youre already there to course-correct. Lets schedule time to check in next week and see how this plan is working. When you follow up, you show that you care about results, not just checking off a task list. And if something didnt work? The Four Cs in Action: A Quick Scenario Lets say your team is struggling with a delayed project.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Of course, co-led teams are not always ineffective and dangerous. Adam Galinsky and Maurice Schweitzer on the need for a clear hierarchy: “Co-leadership can kill both ideas and people, because it creates uncertainty over who is really in charge.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Of course, the time you spend on getting your formal employee recognition right matters. Of course, when you begin your day with a bit of celebration, you feel better too. And of course, you don’t always need to be involved. But you know what matters much, much more? More people saying thank you more often.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

” And of course, that someday may never come. Of course, to continue to build a truly high-performing team, we also encourage you to build this into your regular meeting cadence and one-on-ones. Or, that conversation gets lost in the sauce of all the other important conversations at your end-of-year offsite.

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Leading Blog

MAY 5, 2023

Championship golf courses use an architecture and difficulty that challenge the best in the world. But as the best keep getting better (improved equipment, better conditioning and strength, smarter course management, better coaches and caddies), it’s vital to improve the courses to meet the new abilities.

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Leading in Context

AUGUST 21, 2024

Of course, it isn’t fixed and they can’t control it, but they may not want to be confused with the facts. By Linda Fisher Thornton Ego-driven leaders want to be “right” even when the evidence shows otherwise. They see rightness as something fixed that they can control.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Adjust Course as Needed Whales dont just keep swimming straight if an obstacle pops up. What would make this easier to implement? Is there anything I can do to support you? This is a deep check for understanding. What did they hear? How are they feeling? What are they going to do next? They adjust.

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Tanveer Naseer

AUGUST 10, 2022

Of course, those divisive issues found in various communities and countries inevitably spill into the workplace. Of course, those divisive issues found in various communities and countries inevitably spill into the workplace. So how can leaders ensure they’re closing the gap between those us and them groups within their workforce?

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Next Level Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

And, as I write this in the early days of February 2025, were seeing massive disruption flowing from the White House in the form of tariffs, government executives being fired, industry regulations and policies being changed, DEI initiatives being challenged on all fronts, and Federal agencies apparently being shut down over the course of a weekend.

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