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3 Lessons of the Expectant Leader

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Ever wonder why performance is not at the level you expected? We often look through the rear view mirror to analyze our performance. accountability Communication Execution Vision coaching expectant expectations motivation' “Expectations” is one of my favorite topics.

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Ten Common Mistakes New Managers Make

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Here are the common mistakes new managers make: Avoid Accountability Conversations. Use Fear to Motivate. Avoid accountability conversations. In the meantime, poor performance or toxic behavior continues and becomes the norm. What to do: Address poor performance and disruptive behavior as soon as it happens.

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How to Build High-Performing Teams: Help Your Team Thrive Under Pressure

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High-Performing Teams Turn Pressure into Progress, One Habit at a Time Your team’s under pressure to perform—fast. They weren’t going to win any high-performing team awards, but things were working well enough. 4 Dimensions of Collaboration in High-Performing Teams Connection: Do We Know One Another as Human Beings?

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How to Conduct a Meaningful Mid-Year Review

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accountability motivation Performance mid year feedback mid-year review performance reviews' Related Stories 5 Ways to Unblock Leadership Energy 5 Ways to Stop Excuses and Inspire Results 10 Ways to Zap Energy and Squash Enthusiasm.

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Don’t Get Lost or Hurt: The Vital Role of Leadership Strategy and Tactics

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Operational tactics (looking at the ground beneath your feet) include clear communication, a shared understanding of success, healthy professional relationships, and consistent accountability. Do you and your team hold one another accountable for commitments? Do you acknowledge and celebrate success?

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The Blight of Soul-Crushing Useless Negative Feedback

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Don’t let useless negative feedback sap your team’s motivation. Three characteristics make performance feedback so destructive. Some managers hang in the land of “great work, love what you’re doing” and never address real performance concerns or tell their people how they can grow. Negative feedback that makes no sense.”.

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How Leaders Can Build Team Commitment – Fast

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Practice Celebration and Accountability. Creating real trust and the psychological safety that leads to great performance takes time. What is the motivating story behind the work you do? Practice celebration and accountability. The answer to this question comes through both celebration and accountability.