Hands up if you’ve ever been excited to have performance conversations. Anyone? Not many people enjoy engaging in them, either as an employee or as the leader. They feel so forced and awkward in their calculated orchestration. As leaders, deep down we know that performance conversations can be valuable. And they are, when they’re doneContinue Reading
As leaders, we hear how recognition and appreciation are important for fostering workplaces where team members feel valued and supported. By doing this, we not only build relationships, but we build the foundation of strong teams: we build team trust. While recognition and appreciation might be similar in practice, they are distinctly different in anContinue Reading
How often do you engage with your direct-reports? I don’t mean a list of updates at a weekly meeting, or a drive-by debrief when something is falling apart. What I mean is: How often do you sit and talk about what is motivating them? what’s wearing them down? How often do you tell them whatContinue Reading
Tis the season! This is the time of year for party planning and merrymaking as the calendar year draws to a close. But how often do we actually make office parties and gatherings fun for everyone? Those of us who’ve been leaders for a decade or two or more (cough) remember when Christmas parties includedContinue Reading
Recently one of our CEO clients was telling me about the important project his leadership team had completed. It was almost miraculous in that they brought it in on time and on budget – though you can probably guess it was grueling and draining for everyone involved. I asked the CEO what they did toContinue Reading
You know you’re ready for a change – a new challenge, perhaps a move up the career ladder or maybe a new location or industry. Before you start putting out feelers, stop. (Yes – stop!) A little bit of groundwork can make a career move much more successful. Review Take some time to review: WhatContinue Reading
I remember vividly as a young professional a time when I had a dissenting opinion about an important issue, but hesitated to offer it. The problem was that I didn’t feel encouraged to give an honest opinion if it conflicted (and it did!) with that of the people more senior to me at the time.Continue Reading
There are times a visual cue can help you stay motivated. Think of a thermometer graphic to show how much money has been raised for a fundraiser, the scoreboard and countdown clock during a basketball game, or filling a clear glass jar with change for a vacation fund. At a glance, you know the goal,Continue Reading
How often do you and your team laugh and joke at work? That might seem like a strange question, but humor at work can drive success in a variety of ways. Now, arguably some office cultures that are more open and creative are going to have very different examples of humor than perhaps an officeContinue Reading
Failing might be embarrassing. It might be painful financially or it could make you worry about your reputation. But you know what? Every failure is an opportunity to learn. If we – and our teams – don’t experience failure, we might not push ourselves to do better. Feeling comfortable almost never gives us an edgeContinue Reading
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