Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

COMMITMENT Make Recognition a Habit, Not an Afterthought The best cultures celebrate regularly, not just during performance reviews. Note this article was originally published in 2012, as one of my first blog posts. How can I best support and acknowledge your contributions?

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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.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 5, 2022

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

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MAY 11, 2021

Building a High-Performing Team Takes Rhythm. A former marine, Virg is an absolute expert in creating an operating cadence to build a high-performing team. How to build a high-performing team through an effective operating cadence. Virg Palumbo on Building an Operating Cadence of a High-Performing Team.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

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. They weren’t going to win any high-performing team awards, but things were working well enough.

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Let's Grow Leaders

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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International Coach Academy

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The growing complexity of governance, rapid technological advancement, and rising public expectations have put immense pressure on public servants to perform efficiently (Hornung, 2023). There are several academic articles that underline the benefits of coaching. Heslin et al., 2009 ; Ellinger et al., 2003 ; Liu and Batt, 2010).

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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. The idea came to me as I was conducting an annual performance evaluation.

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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. More Questions to Inspire Your Team Toward High Performance. How to Build a High-Performing Team: Ten Vital Conversations. What are we spending a lot of time on (e.g.

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Let's Grow Leaders

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. Whats the right setting to deliver a layoff or performance warning? A tough message dropped into a chat app at 4:57 p.m. Start here.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 2, 2021

You have a solid track record of building high-performance teams. I established a clear vision and performance expectations. 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 asked more questions than I answered.

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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

AUGUST 28, 2023

Do You Tolerate Poor Performance or Let the Slackers Slide? Or you let a performance issue fester for fear of not being liked? In this article, we address the common reasons so many managers tolerate poor performance, and what to do instead. Here are two articles filled with practical tips that will help.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 16, 2023

Achieve Success Together: How Great Teamwork Turns Talent into Performance Are you ready to learn how great teamwork can propel your organization into high performance? David says, “Taking talent and turning it into performance comes down a lot more to the culture of the team.” What are the characteristics of a great team?

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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

JULY 14, 2023

I’ve got a well-meaning, really strong performer, who is talking too much. If you need some pointers on how to initiate a challenging conversation read this article, How to Start the Conversation Everyone Wants to Avoid. I don’t want to squash his enthusiasm, but I also don’t want him to shut other people down.

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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

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

In the world of music, composers and performers are influenced by each other every day. I was recently reminded of this tendency when I enjoyed a performance by pianist Richard Rubin. Use the final section of this article to find one new person to provide positive leadership influence. 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. Sometimes, high-performing employees need their manager to tell them when to stop working. “Oh, You’re overloaded at work. You want clarity about what’s most important and why. “I don’t want you working all weekend.”

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Vantage Circle

JULY 19, 2024

The primary purpose is not to punish but to guide employees toward better performance and strengthen their understanding about company policies and standards. Improvement emphasizes helping employees grow and develop, ensuring them with the necessary support, tools, and training to meet performance standards. Let us take a look- 1.

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Let's Grow Leaders

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. On the highest-performing teams, accountability is a team sport.

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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

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Related Article: How to Build a Great Team Culture 2. Make Meaning: Establish a bridge between daily tasks and overarching objectives Habit: I help connect the work we do to the bigger picture Great teams don’t just perform tasks; they delve into the “why” behind their work. Great teams prioritize communication.

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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

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Then in the sweet spot, you learn fast and your performance accelerates. 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.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 15, 2024

These five critical insights, delivered through 5×5 communication (five times, five ways), will equip your team to succeed all year long. The Key Metrics That Matterand Why Empower your team by sharing the top-level metrics that fuel company performance, and connect the dots to the broader strategy. to know where they stand.

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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. It’s got everything you need to help you accelerate performance, build collaboration, and reduce stress. Now it’s your turn.

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Vantage Circle

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

That’s where the importance of having effective rewards for good performance comes into the picture, holding a strategic importance. Different Types of Rewards for Employee Performance To begin with, let us understand the type of rewards that are suitable for boosting employee performance. Let’s dive in!

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

In these moments of stress, it’s tempting to shortcut communication with blunt, intimidating questions to get quick answers. Related Articles: No More Vague Reports: How to Get Your Team to Give You More Useful Information. We’d love to help you and your team accelerate performance, reduce stress, and work better together.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 14, 2023

If you need help creating clarity, this article is a great place to start. You might even use our 5×5 communication technique to expand leadership visibility to your work. A few tips to keep in mind (and more tips here on presenting to executives) Be transparent and authentic in your communication. Or, drop us a note.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 21, 2023

Is she effectively communicating her team’s strategic initiatives, the Most Important Things (MITs) , to the team? If she has a good grasp, then you can ask how she’s communicating those priorities and checking for understanding with her team. This article will help if this is an area that needs more focus.

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Vantage Circle

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Engaged employees have the potential to positively impact an organization’s profit margins through improved customer interactions, reduced operational costs, and sustained performance. Mentorship programs and regular performance reviews give employees the hope to advance to higher positions, promoting long-term engagement and loyalty.

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Vantage Circle

MARCH 30, 2025

Employee reward systems are a great way to recognize hard work, boost morale, and encourage employees to perform their best. Ultimately, understanding how reward systems impact employee satisfaction and business performance can give any organization a competitive edge. Employees want to feel valued for the work they do.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 8, 2022

Communicate your appreciation for your people and the value of the work they do. You might share this article with them: How to Be Less Negative and Still Be Yourself. performance conversations, evaluate the impact of their behavior on the team’s morale and performance. Be transparent—don’t make up what you don’t know.

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Vantage Circle

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Each type plays a unique role in driving performance and satisfaction, and together, they form a holistic picture of what keeps employees committed and motivated. Cognitive engagement refers to the mental effort employees put into understanding their roles, the tasks they perform, and the organization’s mission.

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Vantage Circle

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Barriers to Employee Engagement in the Healthcare Sector Research has shown that nearly 20% of frontline employees, including nurses, did not feel their employer communicated appropriate messages. Indeed, a real tough challenge looms for healthcare leaders due to this communication gap. Such misleading situations hinder collaboration.

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Vantage Circle

JANUARY 17, 2025

Dance Performances: Arrange for cultural performances like lion or dragon dances for Chinese New Year, or traditional Assamese Bihu dances. Watch Performances Together: Stream traditional dance or kite-flying activities, such as those from Makar Sankranti or a Tsagaan Sar celebration.

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