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How Managers (unintentionally) Roadblock an Empowered Team

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Most managers will say they want those outcomes and that they believe in an empowered team, but unintentionally prevent their teams from doing their best. Keep information to yourself. One Big Reason Managers Disempower Their Team. One Big Reason Managers Disempower Their Team. Unclear definition of success.

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Performance Review: How to respond to frustrating or lazy performance feedback

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A few years ago, I wrote “Avoid These Infuriating Phrases in End-of-Year Feedback” to encourage managers to stop making stupid comments when giving a performance review. This heartfelt post came from years of listening to high-performing employees vent their frustrations about the stupid things their managers said.

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A Good Mad is a Terrible Thing To Waste

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” Angry informs. Use anger to fuel passions and accomplish change. Are you good at angry? Or, do you waste your “mads?” 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.

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Advanced Guide to Lead Meetings That Get Results and People Want to Attend

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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? Outcome: Relationships.

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How to Make Better, Frequent Employee Recognition a Daily Habit

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.” “I just finished a big project, and my manager didn’t even acknowledge it before she dumped the next one in my lap.” ” “Our virtual one-on-ones are always about the work on my plate, never about what I’ve accomplished.” Schedule time each week (or daily) for informal recognition.

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How to Say No at Work: Powerful Phrases to Stand Your Ground

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In our Courageous Cultures research, 67% of employees said their manager operates around the notion of “this is the way we’ve always done it.” First, Respond With Regard through gratitude, information, and an invitation to keep contributing. Here’s some additional information you might not be aware of.

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3 Ways To Challenge Your Team Toward Higher Performance

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” If you’re like most managers, at some point you’ve heard this kind of pushback from your team. Challenging your team to do more (often with less) is one of the biggest challenges of a manager. ” “That’s not a stretch goal, that’s a delusion.”