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You don’t want to say “You need to change this behavior or else,” but the truth is–there will be consequences. Use the INSPIRE method to have a short, to the point, specific conversation about what must change. You may need to be more direct. “I need to talk to you today. ” Or, “In listening to your calls, I’ve noticed you’re not really making a connection with the customer.” MORE
How do you encourage your team while building a recovery plan? 6 Ways to Encourage Your Team When Results Are Disappointing It’s easy to lead when […]. The post How to Encourage Your Team When Results are Disappointing appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. Results & Execution Winning Well how to improve bad results overcoming setbacks results sales quota MORE
However, there is a kind of conflict the seems to reoccur no matter how hard you try to resolve it. In Optimal Outcomes , she writes: What I’ve discovered is that when you are stuck in a conflict loop, you develop conflict habits, including blaming or avoiding others, blaming yourself, and relentlessly seeking “win-win” solutions even when other people refuse to cooperate. Instead, we’re focused on what went wrong in the past and who is to blame. MORE
You’re working hard to manage your stress and create a sense of calm for your team. The post How to Manage Your Stress Without Frustrating Your Team appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. MORE
If you’ve looked to hire a qualified team member recently, you know something. You know finding qualified team members to be a difficult task. The current jobless rates show unemployment to be hovering around the three percent mark. MORE
Has this ever happened to you? The post How to Answer the Question You Can’t Answer appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. Communication Winning Well answering tough questions communication how to answer the question you can't answerYou prepare carefully for a meeting with your team or your boss. You think you’ve covered all your bases. And then here it comes, the question you can’t answer. MORE
How to receive feedback: #1. Aspire to improve. Tell me how to improve.” The most important thing about feedback is the way it’s received. Aspiration makes feedback desirable. Poorly delivered feedback is useful… Continue reading → Feedback Leadership Development MORE
By Linda Fisher Thornton This week I'm sharing an edited compilation of three previously published posts that are relevant for leaders and organizations wanting to honor human rights in chaotic times. MORE
But I just called to say “thank you” You really made me think. I try to listen the way you describe here, and sometimes I do that quite well, but I know I fall short when other priorities get in the way. Thanks for the reminder to do this better. That is all, I guess, I really just called to say “thank you.” You see I was headed to an important appointment with my boss, the CEO of our company– he was driving. MORE
I try to give my team consistent appreciation. I always go out of my way to say thank you. The post How to Give Better, Consistent Appreciation appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. But you know what? MORE
The post How to Get Better at Remote Small Talk appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. “Yeah, I don’t do small talk.” ” “My team understands, I’m cool with THEIR chit chat in-between meetings, but I don’t really have time for that stuff. MORE
The irony of a courageous culture is that it takes less daily courage to be successful. If you want to build teams of micro-innovators, problem solvers, and customer advocates, eliminate the toxic courage crushers intimidating your people. The post How to Overcome the Toxic Courage Crushers in Your Organization appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. courageous cultures courage at work courageous how to build courage MORE
But I am determined to learn the Tocatta part of Tocatta and Fugue in D minor down for Saturday for a tour group I am playing for.” ” The rush of comments seemed to entirely miss the point. “you worry to much.” His comment showed that he was well on his way to becoming the best he could be. If you’re looking to become the best _ (insert your audacious goal here). 4 Vital Factors to Becoming the Best _. MORE
Saving face” is a universal concept that enables you to connect with people, break down barriers, and build trust and long-term relationships. What does it mean to bring face into the workplace, and why is losing face such a bad thing? Face is the new social currency of our time. MORE
But, how do you get others to see it? After all, your boss has bigger fish to fry than talking about your career. The post How to Demonstrate Your Leadership Potential Now appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. You know you’ve got leadership potential. MORE
Even then, you still have someone to answer to. This is why every leader needs to know how to lead upward. They play a part in your development. […] The post How To Lead Upward appeared first on Joseph Lalonde. MORE
Throughout this crisis, he’s encouraged his supervisors to be compassionate. The post How to Be Compassionate Without Destroying Consistency appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. The other day, “Joe” reached out with a genuine dilemma. MORE
“What else would you like to cover?” How do we motivate ourselves to feel like that?” I do know one thing, you can’t give someone 5 steps to figuring it out. From Motivation Theory to Real Life. So last night, I told them to buckle their seat belts and took them on a tour of motivation theory. We then moved to more current thinking like Sinek and Pink. 5 Ways to Motivate Yourself. Don’t try to do this alone. MORE
Hiccup (Jay Baruchel), Astrid (America Ferrera), Snotlout (Jonah Hill), Tuffnut (Justin Ripple), Ruffnut (Kristen Wiig), and the rest of the How To Train Your Dragon return in the third outing for How To Train Your Dragon. This time, they’re fighting for themselves and the fate of the dragons they’ve come to love. A Reel Leadership Article. MORE
As a leader, you’re going to face stressful situations. Whatever the poison, you have to be ready to deal with stressful situations. How I dealt with it may help you deal […]. These situations may pop up and surprise you or you may see them coming from a mile away. I had a stressful situation recently. Personal Development MORE
As a model or a forecast is designed to do, we become “recruited into an army of believers.” “The How true. The point of prediction should not be to surrender to them but to use them to broaden and navigate your conceptual, imaginative horizons. MORE
Leaders aren’t meant to be timid. Leaders need to be courageous. They have to show courage in times of struggle. Or you may feel like […] The post How To Become A More Courageous Leader appeared first on Joseph Lalonde. They can’t run and hide from their problems or the problems of their teams. You may feel like a little church mouse, tip-toeing and avoiding the challenges of your day. MORE
Has this ever happened to you? She thanks you for the feedback, and promises to try harder. But a week later, they’re back to […]. The post How to Hold a Better Performance Improvement Conversation appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. MORE
There’s no going back, but a better future is possible It should be clear to every leader at this point: there’s no getting back to “normal.” The post How to Co-Create a Better Future appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. The pandemic has unalterably shifted the economic landscape and business operations. The racial equity movement sweeping […]. courageous cultures Change confidence humility connection courageous questions leadership listening vision MORE
In his latest book, Silver Goldfish, Phelps partnered with Alan Hoffler to create a great guide to giving memorable presentations. Stan Phelps is a master of communications. MORE
The challenge is that with more and more people working remotely, it is essential that we hold regular meetings to ensure that everyone is kept in the loop and knows what is happening. There is so much conversation that is “lost” when we are not working in close proximity to each other. This “lost conversation” is what I refer to as the water cooler talk. They use it for all their meetings as it puts an end to pointless gatherings that waste time and slow momentum. MORE
W E’VE HEARD that hard work is the secret to success. Laura Huang explains just how to gain that advantage in her insightful and encouraging book, Edge: Turning Adversity into Advantage. Certain people seem to be endowed with a unique advantage in which they can execute faster and better and get the things they need, because they are positioned in such a way that others help them move forward. But these can be the key to overcoming the adversity and roadblocks we face. MORE
“The key to successful leadership today is influence, not authority.” Haleigh had been working for months to enhance others’ perception of her. She felt like she was slipping under the radar and needed to increase her visibility in her organization. MORE
10x talent is, as the label implies, able to deliver ten times more than is expected, but what makes them so valuable is that they are multidimensional. Their curiosity and love of learning drives them to do more and do it better. There are really two sides to this idea. MORE
Guest post from Michaela Renee Johnson: I have always loved writing, especially as a way to process the depth of my emotions through difficult times. It was a safe place to share my struggles with making friends at my new school and dealing with the woes of being an 8-year-old. My journals, over the years, haven’t been just a place to share frustrations and worry, but also a place where I could share dreams, especially the ones I didn’t think others would understand. MORE
Set aside an hour to listen in as David discusses why accepted management practices don’t work—and how innovative companies are changing the rules. Learn how expectations and feedback should factor in to your growth and development. If you enjoyed this video, you may also enjoy our upcoming webinar with Rich Brandt, a Training Specialist and Managing Partner with RDR Group, as he discusses how to remain calm in the midst of workplace chaos. MORE
Lead like it’s the first time to give your team energy. Early in my career, I learned a vital leadership lesson about how to give your team energy. The post How to Give Your Team Energy They Need appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. MORE
How to address setting goals in that context? So, my mind turned to how I might simplify your goal-setting process? My guess is you need something short, sharp, and flexible enough to deal with anything that 2021 might bring? It is perfect for those who want to make change happen – in their life, their work, their organisation, or even their industry or sector. It asks you to be creative, not pragmatic. I have just the thing to help. MORE
Knowing how to have real conversations has value beyond the corporate world. While knowing how to have real conversations as a leader is important, you also need to know how to bring this skill to your everyday life. MORE
Do you want to learn how to position yourself as an authentic leader in a crowded field? Bonnie Marcus, author of The Politics of Promotion: How High-Achieving Women Get Ahead and Stay Ahead , discusses how to develop authentic leadership in her Women’s Empowerment Series. Listen in as Bonnie offers specific tools for how individuals can develop a strong connection with themselves, and utilize their knowledge of self to become more effective leaders. MORE
Your financial and emotional health are linked to how functional, or dysfunctional, your company is. If you’re feeling stuck, frustrated, or haven’t seen growth in your company, you may need to realign YOUR company whether you own, lead or work in it. MORE
If you want to be a better leader, get curious about what you might still be able to learn. We recently had a very senior leader join a live-online leadership training he had hired us to do with his team. MORE
Plant this seed within your core Provide it space to sprout, and tend to its rise Ensure it penetrates through each organizational layer Cultivation, participation, and appreciation will be your essential tools Allow this seed to transform into a solid footing A personal and organizational launch pad This mighty seed has significant yield A vigorous and holistic whole. They provided me with the essential space and pivotal opportunities to learn, experiment, fail, and grow. MORE
Vision is a strong mental picture of what you would like to see you or your organization accomplish. Your vision could be: To become the world’s most loved, most […]. What is vision? Vision is a critically important piece of any leadership plan. MORE
One of the core qualities that a leader requires in any scenario is the ability to communicate effectively. You need to be authoritative, persuasive, and attentive to communicate as a leader effectively. Leaders need to develop effective ways of communicating these instructions for this to happen. The following list outlines how to improve communication skills as a leader. Leaders use eye contact to communicate authoritatively and draw attention. MORE
F ORMER rocket scientist turned law professor, Ozan Varol, believes that while we can’t all be rocket scientists, we can all learn to think like one. Creativity comes naturally to us, but we are educated out of it in favor of certainty. Varol offers nine principles in three stages to help us to reacquire and build our creativity and critical thinking muscles. In the first stage, we learn how to ignite our thinking. Opinions are hard to reassess. MORE
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But I am determined to learn the Tocatta part of Tocatta and Fugue in D minor down for Saturday for a tour group I am playing for.” ” The rush of comments seemed to entirely miss the point. “you worry to much.” His comment showed that he was well on his way to becoming the best he could be. If you’re looking to become the best _ (insert your audacious goal here). 4 Vital Factors to Becoming the Best _.
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Plant this seed within your core Provide it space to sprout, and tend to its rise Ensure it penetrates through each organizational layer Cultivation, participation, and appreciation will be your essential tools Allow this seed to transform into a solid footing A personal and organizational launch pad This mighty seed has significant yield A vigorous and holistic whole. They provided me with the essential space and pivotal opportunities to learn, experiment, fail, and grow.
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The challenge is that with more and more people working remotely, it is essential that we hold regular meetings to ensure that everyone is kept in the loop and knows what is happening. There is so much conversation that is “lost” when we are not working in close proximity to each other. This “lost conversation” is what I refer to as the water cooler talk. They use it for all their meetings as it puts an end to pointless gatherings that waste time and slow momentum.
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However, there is a kind of conflict the seems to reoccur no matter how hard you try to resolve it. In Optimal Outcomes , she writes: What I’ve discovered is that when you are stuck in a conflict loop, you develop conflict habits, including blaming or avoiding others, blaming yourself, and relentlessly seeking “win-win” solutions even when other people refuse to cooperate. Instead, we’re focused on what went wrong in the past and who is to blame.
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Set aside an hour to listen in as David discusses why accepted management practices don’t work—and how innovative companies are changing the rules. Learn how expectations and feedback should factor in to your growth and development. If you enjoyed this video, you may also enjoy our upcoming webinar with Rich Brandt, a Training Specialist and Managing Partner with RDR Group, as he discusses how to remain calm in the midst of workplace chaos.
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But I just called to say “thank you” You really made me think. I try to listen the way you describe here, and sometimes I do that quite well, but I know I fall short when other priorities get in the way. Thanks for the reminder to do this better. That is all, I guess, I really just called to say “thank you.” You see I was headed to an important appointment with my boss, the CEO of our company– he was driving.
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Leaders aren’t meant to be timid. Leaders need to be courageous. They have to show courage in times of struggle. Or you may feel like […] The post How To Become A More Courageous Leader appeared first on Joseph Lalonde. They can’t run and hide from their problems or the problems of their teams. You may feel like a little church mouse, tip-toeing and avoiding the challenges of your day.
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One of the core qualities that a leader requires in any scenario is the ability to communicate effectively. You need to be authoritative, persuasive, and attentive to communicate as a leader effectively. Leaders need to develop effective ways of communicating these instructions for this to happen. The following list outlines how to improve communication skills as a leader. Leaders use eye contact to communicate authoritatively and draw attention.
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