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Effective Delegation: An Easy to Use Tool

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Have I clearly articulated the “finish line,” whats to be accomplished by when? Have I left room for the employee to determine the best way to get the task accomplished (delegated outcomes, not process)? Have I checked for understanding and heard the employee state what needs to be accomplished by when?

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Confident Humility: The Conversation Continues

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If I share the photo, I thought, would I be boasting about what I can accomplish as a writing coach? Similarly, if I want to show off accomplishments to my supervisor, during a review for example, I can say, “Look at the project before & look at the project after. to emphasize accomplishments. I delegated.

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Who Decides Your Future?

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“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.

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The Most Dangerous Way to Measure Success

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Only you know if you’re accomplishing who you set out to be. ” I was sure my new friend, Laura, (not her real name) was going to tell me about tight finances, a booked business calendar, or kid’s soccer schedules. Stop looking around at slivery glimpses of other people’s lives and judging yourself. We never can.

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Curiosity at Work: 5 Opportunities to Show Up a Bit More Curious

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How you are REALLY feeling… I was recently catching up with a client (turned into a friend) whom we had worked with several years ago, right after our first book came out. And I am PROUD of all the team has accomplished. What’s the most important thing you can accomplish this month. Let’s call him Fred.

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15 Questions to Ask Your Team Before 2015

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What was the most influential book you read? How are you going to celebrate your accomplishments? How could I have supported you more effectively? What was the most impactful developmental experience? Note: if they can’t think of one, that’s a BAD sign ;-). In what ways are you different from this time last year?

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Employee Growth: How to Better Support Team Member Development

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When I read Whitney’s new book, I was struck by how her model reflected my own journey of taking the leap from Verizon Wireless executive to entrepreneur. As I was reading Whitney’s book, I kept smiling through the “6 questions to ask yourself in the explorer phase.” Smart Growth Interview Highlights.