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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Let's Grow Leaders

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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Let's Grow Leaders

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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Let's Grow Leaders

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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Let's Grow Leaders

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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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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Let's Grow Leaders

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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Let's Grow Leaders

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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Let's Grow Leaders

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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Let's Grow Leaders

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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Let's Grow Leaders

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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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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Let's Grow Leaders

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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Let's Grow Leaders

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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Let's Grow Leaders

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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Let's Grow Leaders

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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Let's Grow Leaders

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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Let's Grow Leaders

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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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

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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Let's Grow Leaders

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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Let's Grow Leaders

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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Let's Grow Leaders

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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Let's Grow Leaders

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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Let's Grow Leaders

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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Let's Grow Leaders

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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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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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 14, 2023

If you need some pointers on how to initiate a challenging conversation read this article, How to Start the Conversation Everyone Wants to Avoid. This way the ones who aren’t talking too much have a chance to contribute, regardless of their communication style or level of extroversion.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

Use the final section of this article to find one new person to provide positive leadership influence. visit the person’s website and read multiple articles. Answering the question “which five people do I spend the most time with” is the easiest way to understand your influences. Don’t worry if you don’t like the answer!

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Clear communication and unbridled curiosity are the name of the game when you’re overloaded at work. More Useful Articles to Help When You’re Overloaded at Work Help for the Overwhelmed Working Manager (podcast) How to Get the Support You Need When Your Boss is Overwhelmed How to Say No at Work: Powerful Phrases to Stand Your Ground.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 15, 2023

If you’re looking for more, check out this article for phrases to help create deeper clarity, curiosity, and commitment as well. Here’s an example of this one in use: “It sounds like you’re really frustrated with the lack of response from marketing and that’s sapping your motivation. Do I have that right?”

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 31, 2022

And, if you’re preparing to RECEIVE your next performance appraisal, this article is for you. In my article on infuriating phrases, my advice to your manager is to stay focused on results and behaviors, rather than the rating. Related Articles. How to Respond to the Most Infuriating Kind of Performance Review.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

The first decade of my career (and all my formal education) was about leadership development and communication. There’s a reason Adam Grant’s article on “languishing” was the most-read New York Times article of the year. I will never forget that generosity of encouragement to get me started.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 12, 2022

There’s the initial shock, the communication, the “I wonder if I’m impacted too” angst, and of course, the really painful decisions involved in selecting who will go. If you’re still neck deep in downsizing, read my article, 5 Mistakes to Avoid During a Restructure, to avoid these sadly all-too-frequent mistakes.

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Let's Grow Leaders

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. Note: This article was originally written in 2014. Consistently connect back your WHY to help attract potential leaders to what matters most.

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