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SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Clear communication gets you past “magical thinking” to create a shared understanding of success. We’ll bet that somewhere along the line, clear communication was compromised, and “magical thinking” crept in. That’s a conversation that can’t go anywhere because communication is unclear.

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JULY 19, 2021

However, so many of the articles from the first half of the year are so timely now, we wanted to give you a chance to read any you may have missed. This leadership blog from 2014 continues to be our most-read leadership article. Read the article here. Learn how to avoid these communication mistakes. . Read more here.

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DECEMBER 16, 2017

Each week I read leadership articles from various online resources and share them across social media. Here are the five leadership articles readers found most valuable last week. Click on the title of the article to read the full text. I have […].

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FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Note this article was originally published in 2012, as one of my first blog posts. if you’re interested in workplace communication and powerful phrases you might enjoy our new book, P owerful Phrases for Dealing with Workplace Conflict: What to Say Next to De-Stress the Workday, Build Collaboration and Calm Difficult Customers.

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Career Advancement

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

“Intelligence, knowledge or experience are important and might get you a job, but strong communication skills are what will get you promoted.” At a performance review meeting, Sean’s boss told him he needed to improve his communication skills. Here are the six ways to improve business communication skills. Mireille Guiliano~.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

Each week I read a number of leadership articles from various online resources and share them across social media. Here are the five leadership articles readers found most valuable last week. I have added my comment about each article and would like […].

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OCTOBER 27, 2017

Each week I read leadership articles from various online resources and share them across social media. Here are the five leadership articles readers found most valuable last week. Click on the title of the article to read the full text. I have […].

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International Coach Academy

JUNE 23, 2022

The Contrast Between Communicating vs. Storytelling. As I was considering various options for my power tool, I came up with no less than 10 ideas, but there was one that I kept returning to repeatedly – the contrast between communicating and storytelling. She was failing to reach people with her communication style.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2017

Each week I read leadership articles from various online resources and share them across social media. Here are the five leadership articles readers found most valuable last week. Click on the title of the article to read the full text. I have […].

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JANUARY 30, 2022

Connection, Communication, and Stay Curious About New Ways of Working. The best hybrid and virtual teams don’t leave connection and communication to chance. ” They spend time communicating about how they communicate AND make an extra effort to build psychological safety , trust and connection.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The way you respond to challenges, celebrate wins, and communicate expectations creates the framework everyone else will follow. The secret to success is ensuring that the most critical success habits spread throughout your department through deliberate modeling, communication, and reinforcement. So how do you do that?

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 17, 2023

Practical Ways to Ensure Your Leadership Communication Has a Better and Broader Impact This question came in from a senior leader working to ensure their communication has a broad organization-wide impact: “Hi Karin, We have a lot of moving parts around here. I’m quite sure my senior team is with me. They get it.

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AUGUST 13, 2021

1:47 They spend time communicating about how they communicate– and have a cadence of great one-on-one meetings. Also, they don’t wait on the manager to initiate the communication. Don’t miss our more detailed article on leading hybrid and virtual team s or our virtual teams’ assessment. .

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NOVEMBER 9, 2022

I actually had the opportunity to give my two-liner, power-packed elevator pitch to a senior-level executive – on an elevator – immediately following a team training about communication. . You want to communicate with confidence the importance and value of what you do. . Then your career elevator pitch will be memorable and worthwhile.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Additional reading: How to Provide More Meaningful Performance Feedback (this article describes a step-by-step methodology to do this well). 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.

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JANUARY 26, 2023

” It’s heartbreaking to talk to well-meaning employees, who care deeply about the business, and whose ideas are being ignored and perceived as negative because of the way they communicate their concerns. One of the big culprits that leads to a negative Eeyore leadership style, is HOW YOU RESPOND TO IDEAS.

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MAY 21, 2014

Notice I didn’t entitle this article, How to Build a Talent Empire, which is much less subtle and far less effective. Authenticity & Transparency Career & Learning Communication Energy & Engagement attracting talent building a great team succession talent talent magnet' No contest: Watching people grow.

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APRIL 2, 2021

Communicate consistently. Related Articles on Foundational Leadership Competencies: 6 Habits of Highly Successful Hybrid and Virtual Teams. More Leadership articles on Careers in Government. Mind the MIT (Most Important Thing). Check for understanding. Schedule the finish. Download our Leadership Training Brochure Here.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2022

reports, communication, analysis) that no one would miss if we stopped? One way to get started is to share this article at an upcoming team meeting. What should we say “no” to, in order to free up time to focus on our most strategic priorities? . What are we spending a lot of time on (e.g. What must we do differently?

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JANUARY 11, 2023

Workers might be less likely to bring up their questions or address communication concerns. for better communication and better results. Read this article about the proven connection between employee connection and trust at work and engagement which can really be lacking in a remote team. Or after a tough year, ask.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2022

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. Related Articles: Communicating With Executives When Your World is On Fire. Executive Presence is a Virtual World: What Matters Now.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2021

Build a highly integrated communication plan. In the great maternity leave debacle, my biggest mistake was that I was at the center of all the communication. I’ve learned that to scale your leadership, one of the best approaches is to ensure that every manager on the team has a closely aligned and integrated 5×5 communication plan.

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AUGUST 2, 2021

Build a highly integrated communication plan. In the great maternity leave debacle, my biggest mistake was that I was at the center of all the communication. Of course, as the leader, you want to be a highly visible communicator. Build an integrated communication plan. I asked more questions than I answered.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

How do we best communicate? How do we best communicate? This Creating Clarity article gives you a clear road-map to do that well. How can you enhance your asynchronous communication to eliminate meetings and help level the playing field for remote team members across different time zones? Trust starts with connection.

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MARCH 27, 2025

Just Because They Should Know, Doesnt Mean They Do A few weeks ago I shared a (as it turns out, quite popular article and video) on building a Team Agreement or what we like to call the Couth Code. A tough message dropped into a chat app at 4:57 p.m.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 16, 2022

For a robust look at creating clarity, you won’t want to miss this article. Challenge 4: Avoid These Common Communication Mistakes for More Influence . After talking through each of these questions, you can then focus the conversation on meaningful next steps to take action and build contingency plans.

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International Coaching Federation

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Communication is the transfer of information from one person to another in order to produce greater understanding. However, due to differences in culture, language, generations and more, communication is not easy. So, how do we strengthen the social fabric that is needed for the transmission of successful communication?

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Related Article: Help Your Team Do More-Stop (over) Talking and Start Doing 2. ” Related Article: How to Say No at Work: Powerful Phrases to Stand your Ground It’s never easy to say no at work. Related Article: High ROI Leadership: Schedule the Finish 7. But one person has ownership and responsibility to follow through.

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MARCH 11, 2015

A Fortune article on the hottest job trends , and Blogging and Marketing Tips by Experts and a round-up of most vital leaderhip characteristics. Communication confident humility Energy & Engagement Results & Execution collaboration improving collaboration innovation strength of weak ties' Other LGL Fun.

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AUGUST 1, 2014

Both types of new leaders are vulnerable to four failures outlined in this article. You simply need to consider a few key questions: How do you communicate your accomplishments as a leader? The war went badly for years and McNamara refused to communicate the extent of the administration’s errors. Do you give credit to your team?

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APRIL 10, 2015

I also had fun this week with a feature article on Yahoo: What to Do When Your Boss Drives You Crazy. Authenticity & Transparency Career & Learning Communication confident humility leading well overcoming insecurities' Are you looking for a keynote speaker or some support in taking your team to the next level? 443 750-1249.

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JANUARY 13, 2020

In this article, I share three ways to help your team navigate the chaos of reorganization, shifts in direction or toxic […]. How do you help your team navigate the chaos, particularly when you’re feeling frustrated, overwhelmed (and maybe even a bit frightened)?

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APRIL 1, 2015

Exciting to have my thought featured in this Time Magazine article: 5 Questions to Ask When You’re Looking For Feedback. Communication Energy & Engagement 2015 have fun at work week fun at work office practical jokes' It’s a nice collection of thinking worth sharing with your team.

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JUNE 20, 2014

Brian Sooy of Lead Change Group offers Positive Communication Leads to a Culture of Innovation. In this article, David shares a practical tool you can use to reduce and eliminate wasted change-related emotional energy. Communicating Well During Times of Change. Follow Michelle @MichellePallas. Follow Brian @BrianSooy.

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JULY 22, 2024

Help your team focus on the details for less stress and wasted time If you’re reading this article, you know how much attention to detail matters. Explain what sloppy mistakes communicate to your customers, stakeholders, and to the rest of the team. There’s not much more infuriating than a consistent stream of sloppy mistakes.

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International Coaching Federation

DECEMBER 11, 2024

This article explores the importance of senior manager engagement, the shift from directive to collaborative coaching, and the positive outcomes achieved through targeted pilot programs. Managers who participated were better prepared to support their teams, foster a collaborative environment, and promote open communication.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Related Article: How to Build a Great Team Culture 2. Set Clear Expectations: Articulate a clear definition of success Habit: I communicate clear and specific expectations. Related Article: Creating Clarity: Strategic Activities for Human-Centered Leaders 5. Great teams prioritize communication. Want a great team?

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