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How Good Can You Stand It?

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Three of the benefits are: Team members are more willing to work with others in new and different ways, so they accomplish more, with higher morale. Knowing that it’s okay, even encouraged, to diverge from the norm means that team members won’t stop before they have done everything they can to solve a problem or accomplish a goal.

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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. It is a presence.

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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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Let’s Talk About It: How to Have the Courageous Conversation You Would Rather Avoid

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When summoning the courage to have the conversation you’d rather avoid, one of the best things you can do is know specifically what you are looking to accomplish. After all, it takes energy to initiate it, and you can’t predict exactly how it will go. And, much is lost when you can’t talk about what needs to be said.

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7 Roles of an Exceptional Team Leader

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Important Duties : Rallies the team around a concrete picture of success; Shows the team that they are vital and able to accomplish something magnificent. #3 Key Question: How do we accomplish MORE? Important Duties : Advocates for the team; Showcases team and individual accomplishments. The team leader role is a tough gig.

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

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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). I’m curious about your perspective on that _(project, strategy, accomplishment). I appreciate your support.

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3 Ways to Prepare for a Better Performance Review

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My phone rang and Laura, my boss, told me she needed my accomplishments a week earlier than expected. Here’s what I learned from Laura about showcasing your accomplishments. Often it’s the best performers who are too busy to “toot their own horn” and document their accomplishments well.