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NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Or, in accomplishing a specific MIT (Most Important Thing) priority. Collaborate with Confidence Communication is the bedrock of successful teamwork. Bring the SynergyStack™ System into your team’s routine and watch how fast things improve—how your team gets things done, communicates, and reaches new heights.

Development 234

Development Certification Career Development Accomplishment 234

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FEBRUARY 21, 2022

And, they’ve got more to accomplish in any given day than they could ever pull off. Can you please come and share your thoughts as part of my 5×5 communication plan? For example: Here’s how I’ve been communicating this key initiative and why it matters. Ask for exactly what you need.

Leadership 551

Leadership Strategic Planning Accomplishment Communication 551

Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 1, 2014

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? I have seen this failure happen with highly skilled technical professionals.

Leadership 489

Leadership Accomplishment Government Communication 489

Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 7, 2022

So I’m pulling into the stadium and I can hear the cadence of the marching band coming around the track … Actually, I think this story will be more fun if I tell it to you this way: Communicating Clear Expectations is Not Micro-Managing, It’s Empowering. Check for Understanding: A Leadership Communication Best Practice.

Communication 444

Communication Leadership Accomplishment Creativity 444

Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 28, 2014

I’ve seen many execs come through sweating all the small stuff that was “wrong” and completely overlooking the huge accomplishments of the team. Her congratulatory remarks flowed easily into how they were accomplishing their work and where they needed the most help.

Accomplishment 439

Accomplishment Certification Management Management 439

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DECEMBER 5, 2022

You are in the role to support your people and accomplish a mission. Use a 5 x 5 communication strategy for the most vital aspects of the team’s work. That means you communicate critical messages five different times through five different forms of communication. Additional reading: 5 x 5 Communication for Remote Teams.

Management 591

Management Management Communication Leadership 591

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DECEMBER 29, 2014

How are you going to celebrate your accomplishments? Career & Learning Communication 2014 review how to reflect on the year post-mortem analysis' I want to ensure LGL continues to grow and improve to add value to your leadership journey.

Accomplishment 450

Accomplishment Leadership Communication Strategy 450

Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 7, 2013

Use anger to fuel passions and accomplish change. Are you good at angry? Or, do you waste your “mads?” ” Angry informs. Angry teaches. Mad makes us care. Unless it doesn’t. Don’t respond with frustration, outbursts, or retaliation. All you’ll have then is embarrassment, regrets and apologies.

Accomplishment 480

Accomplishment IT Motivation Communication 480

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OCTOBER 31, 2022

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). “Just write up your accomplishments and I’ll sign it.” ” It’s a great idea to submit your accomplishments.

Performance 500

Performance Accomplishment Management Management 500

Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Cultivating gratitude will open daily opportunities to communicate your encouragement and genuinely thank people for their choices and contributions. I am so grateful for what you’ve accomplished here.” Your leadership work shifts from force to invitation, from control to influence, from fear to gratitude. Outcome: “You did it!

Leadership 609

Leadership Creativity Creative Approach Solution 609

Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 8, 2017

Communicate a clear objective for the meeting. ”People want to know that something will be accomplished with their time. If you want to be a great manager, build a reputation of running great meetings, and watch for an immediate improvement in who shows up and what they contribute. Be clear up front. ” conversation.

Communication 412

Communication Accomplishment Accounting Management 412

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NOVEMBER 2, 2015

This may sound old school, but when executed well it does wonders to keep people focused on the right behaviors and warms up lines of communication.

Performance 474

Performance Accomplishment Management Management 474

Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 13, 2022

The challenge for most managers is that they think they’ve communicated what success looks like, but their team doesn’t have the same picture at all. It often takes far more communication up front than you think it will.

Management 522

Management Management Accounting Performance 522

Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 28, 2017

You schedule 10 minutes a week with your boss and come prepared to discuss the following: What’s the Most Important Thing you accomplished last week? Our Winning Well clients who are using this approach tell us it’s done wonders to streamline their communications, clarify expectations, and eliminate wasteful work.

Management 337

Management Management Career Development Accomplishment 337

Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Clear communication and unbridled curiosity are the name of the game when you’re overloaded at work. Be sure you know the MITs (most important things) you need to accomplish at a strategic and tactical level. You’re overloaded at work. You want clarity about what’s most important and why. A few powerful phrases that can help.

Management 601

Management Management Solution Accomplishment 601

Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 9, 2015

Army Ranger-qualified Combat Engineer Officer, I learned how to find the confidence and conviction to do what it took to accomplish the mission even when it was really hard… especially when it was really hard. This is a working community. Later, I applied what I’d learned in the corporate environment. We would love to hear your story.

Problem Solving 400

Problem Solving Engineering Accomplishment Communication 400

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

Which are vital toward accomplishing your goals for the future? Career & Learning Communication build your own competency model competency model team activities you can do yourself' If a formal model exists, use that for additional input and invite participants to update their cards if desired. What’s missing?

Leadership 466

Leadership Solution Development Accomplishment 466

Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 16, 2015

Key Behaviors: Communicates frequently through multiple channels; provides opportunities for cross training; helps the team surface and discuss their conflicts productively. Key Question: How do we accomplish MORE? Follow Lisa. Connector: Trust Them to Trust You. Key Question: How can we best work TOGETHER? Follow Bill.

Consulting 486

Consulting Leadership Motivation Communication 486

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OCTOBER 4, 2024

Communicate Opportunities Too often, committees ask, “Who should lead this?” Communicate opportunities to cast a broader net and connect your members to the chance to serve and lead. Invest in commitment and accountability to help your volunteers feel a real sense of accomplishment as they fulfill the purpose of their work.

Recruitment 425

Recruitment Accounting Leadership Accomplishment 425

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OCTOBER 2, 2023

What will it accomplish? Also, when you respond to work product, manage your communication so you aren’t critical of their work. Your Turn You can help manage the frustrations that come from a boss who wastes time with bad delegation by taking responsibility for your communication. Ask them what it will do.

Management 502

Management Management Problem Solving Communication 502

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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.

Accomplishment 579

Accomplishment Strategic Planning Training Program Leadership 579

Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

” “Our virtual one-on-ones are always about the work on my plate, never about what I’ve accomplished.” When we teach communication, we talk about the importance of 5×5 communication. Carve out time and encourage your team to appreciate and celebrate one another.

Communication 476

Communication Management Management Accomplishment 476

Career Advancement

DECEMBER 4, 2017

The ability to direct individual accomplishments toward organizational objectives. Information was getting trapped rather than shared; the way communication was supposed to flow was unclear. Celebrate their accomplishments. Establish strong communication channels. Andrew Carnegie~. Ask what they need.

Communication 218

Communication Career Advancement Accomplishment Executive Coach 218

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AUGUST 30, 2021

Describe what a successful solution will accomplish. It’s okay to change your mind–just do it clearly and communicate the reasons.). Give them the facts. What’s happening? What’s at stake? Give them all the information they need to understand the issue clearly. What will success look like? Engage your team.

Leadership 548

Leadership Management Management Accomplishment 548

Vantage Circle

MARCH 20, 2021

Building and managing a successful internal communications strategy can be a tall order for organizations, especially large enterprises with a widely distributed workforce. Internal Communication Strategy Defined. The Importance of Building a Strong Employee Communications Strategy. Increase employee productivity.

Communication 116

Communication Strategy Healthcare Solution 116

Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 16, 2023

Too many meetings are a waste of time and don’t accomplish anything. If there is something employees could do that is more valuable, that contributes more directly to the team and to the results you’re trying to accomplish, why on earth would you want them in your meeting where they are less productive? Where is the accountability?

Problem Solving 550

Problem Solving Accounting Management Management 550

Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 14, 2023

You might even use our 5×5 communication technique to expand leadership visibility to your work. A few tips to keep in mind (and more tips here on presenting to executives) Be transparent and authentic in your communication. Avoid overselling or exaggerating your accomplishments. Provide any relevant background or context.

Leadership 266

Leadership Accomplishment Communication Management 266

Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 24, 2017

Too many managers take the goals handed to them, wring their hands for a day or so, and then pull the team together to figure out how the heck they’re going to accomplish all THAT and still “Do their day job.” The most important thing we accomplished was __. 2017 was the very best year of my career.

Strategic Planning 334

Strategic Planning Accomplishment Management Management 334

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DECEMBER 4, 2023

Accomplishment (it’s always interesting to see which people choose– it’s a great indicator of what matters most to them). One fun way to do personal bests is to give your team a list of potential “best ofs” to choose from, and have each team member pick one or two personal bests to share.

Accomplishment 499

Accomplishment Development Performance Leadership 499

Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 15, 2015

It’s going to be hard, perhaps the most difficult thing we’ve accomplished, which is why I’ve brought us here to get really creative on the best path forward. . “Guys, we’ve been given an exciting challenge and I’m sure we’re going to pass it with flying colors.

Creativity 495

Creativity Accomplishment Solution Management 495

Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 18, 2016

In advance of our new book, David recently spent time with a group of accomplished managers to share their one most valuable piece of leadership advice. John Hunter of Curious Cat Management Improvement says leaders must be concerned with the results of what they are trying to accomplish. Follow John. Follow Tanveer.

Leadership 333

Leadership Accomplishment Management Management 333

Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 11, 2017

When we walk away from our work, what will we be proud to have accomplished? What do our customers really need from us–consistently? Not 37 things. Pick one or two.). What values have we committed to? Win or lose, how will we know we’ve done our very best? Which actions have the most I mpact?

Accomplishment 372

Accomplishment Accounting Creativity Career 372

Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 20, 2023

When we ask participants in our strategic leadership and team innovation programs about courageous moments where t hey spoke up and advocated for ideas, the words they use to describe their feelings after are remarkably consistent: “fantastic,” “proud,” “relieved,” “excited”, “accomplished.”

Communication 311

Communication Management Management Accomplishment 311

Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

The first decade of my career (and all my formal education) was about leadership development and communication. Anchor – once you’ve accomplished what you set out to do, take time to honor it. I will never forget that generosity of encouragement to get me started. Is it familiar, yet novel? One hundred percent.

Development 549

Development Leadership Development Leadership Education 549

Career Advancement

MAY 1, 2017

So Nathan struggled with how to accomplish good self-promotion in the workplace without coming off in a negative way? Share your accomplishments. In order for the person who determines merit to appreciate your work, several things have to happen, including sharing of your accomplishments. They have to know about the work.

Accomplishment 228

Accomplishment Career Advancement Education Mentor 228

Career Advancement

MAY 14, 2018

Janet Asks: I feel like my accomplishments go unnoticed at work and I’m not comfortable bringing them up. Joel Answers: No one wants to sound like they’re bragging about their own accomplishments. Speak about recent accomplishments. If you’re a manager, gushing about your team’s accomplishments shows you’re a great leader.

Accomplishment 218

Accomplishment Executive Coach Executive Coaching Leadership 218

Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 21, 2021

Done well, these programs will have a positive impact on culture and can also serve as a vital part of your 5 x 5 communication plan. Ensure that you calibrate the level of accomplishment with the level of recognition and ensure that all the leaders delivering recognition at the same employee recognition event are aligned with one another.

Management 432

Management Management Performance Certification 432