Let's Grow Leaders
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
The Achievement Matters The most meaningful recognition highlights accomplishments that matter to you. Powerful Phrases to Build Connection: I care about you and what youve accomplished here. Note this article was originally published in 2012, as one of my first blog posts. I see you, and I see how much you care.
Let's Grow Leaders
OCTOBER 31, 2022
And, if you’re preparing to RECEIVE your next performance appraisal, this article is for you. This year, I feel particularly proud about _ (insert that accomplishment you expected them to bring up). I’m curious about your perspective on that _(project, strategy, accomplishment). Related Articles.
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Let's Grow Leaders
APRIL 10, 2015
“Professor, I see how these techniques would be important for someone who could accomplish something great, but it’s hard to apply for someone like me…” I gave more examples and stories of how these basic techniques are easily used in motivating frontline teams or to stand out in an interview. Not from the men.
Let's Grow Leaders
AUGUST 1, 2014
Both types of new leaders are vulnerable to four failures outlined in this article. When you draw your confidence from technical skills and accomplishments, it is tempting to jump in and work alongside your team. You simply need to consider a few key questions: How do you communicate your accomplishments as a leader?
Let's Grow Leaders
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
And, they’ve got more to accomplish in any given day than they could ever pull off. We have an End of Year Meeting in December, do you think you could come back again then so we can share what we’ve accomplished? Related Articles: Communicating With Executives When Your World is On Fire.
Let's Grow Leaders
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
And, it would clearly violate (this law, compliance, brand standards)… I wonder what ideas you have that could accomplish something similar within those requirements? But when you can stay focused on the bigger yes, you’ll gain respect and accomplish more with less frustration. That idea is so fun! That’s interesting.
Let's Grow Leaders
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
Be sure you know the MITs (most important things) you need to accomplish at a strategic and tactical level. With the finish line in sight, you can innovate without fear, tossing out time-saving hacks like confetti. A few powerful phrases that can help. What’s most important?” Focus is the antidote to overwhelm.
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