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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
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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. 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 _. MORE
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“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
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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. 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. MORE
He said: “Coach Bryant had an idea of how a gentleman should act, and if you watched him, you could figure it out.”. How exactly do you lead by example? It’s doing your job and leading your life in ways that influence others to do the right thing. There are specific things you can do to make your example more powerful in three critical areas. If You Want Your Teammates to Work Hard. Your job is to help the team and the team members succeed. MORE
Prepare to be inspired and then to work hard as you read Bo Eason ’s book on how to be the best in the world at what you do. How to leave behind those who don’t help you move forward. That’s a dangerous place to be. Your job is to right the ship. 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. Those that have an edge, Enrich , Delight , and Guide to make their Effort go further. MORE
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A team with high levels of trust will have the agility necessary to make decisions and react quickly to fluctuating situations. The beautiful thing about trust is that it will help you through a crisis even if you start to build it the day things go off the rails. 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
How well we think, learn, and engage in the human tasks of the future depends on how well we manage and optimize what’s going on with our minds, brains, and bodies. If we are to be hyper-learn, we need to listen to understand other perspectives. 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
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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
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
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