Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 10, 2024

Host, David Dye, gives you a sneak peek at their new book, “ Powerful Phrases for Dealing with Workplace Conflict. You’ll get solid advice on fostering trust and nailing communication with your manager. You’ll get solid advice on fostering trust and nailing communication with your manager.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2014

If you think your team would love that opportunity, you better go all in and buy the book (for your team). Just like any other relationship, the best way to improve such relationships is to open the lines of communication. Even strong manager/employee relationships can be made stronger by taking the time to connect.

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Career Advancement

JUNE 10, 2019

Joyce, a manager at a fast-growing IT firm, had been tasked with finding the perfect motivational speaker for her company’s training seminar. If, like Joyce, you’re wondering how to book the right motivational speaker, you’re not alone. Locating and booking a speaker can be overwhelming. Gina Greenlee.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 19, 2021

If you knew your manager really cared about you, would you want them to give you meaningful performance feedback? A Manager’s Guide to Better Decision Making (May 2021). Learn how to avoid these communication mistakes. . Avoid These Communication Mistakes (March 2021). Read the article here. What was your favorite?

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Later, talking with Declan’s manager, she was grateful for Declan’s work, but also confused. Declan was frustrated—and so was his manager. He expected that by fulfilling those parameters, he’d done good work and that his manager would acknowledge that work. But what’s happening with Declan’s manager?

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

In this episode, former Silicon Valley communications CEO Sabrina Horn gives you the tools to lead with integrity, navigate the challenges that compromise authenticity, and transform your influence by leading from the truth. 11:40 – The Make It Happen Box and how to use it to manage overwhelm and multiple leadership pressures.

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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. For Managers: Powerful Phrases for Supporting Your Overwhelmed or Overloaded Team First, if you’re a manager, here are a few frequently uttered unhelpful phrases. You’re overloaded at work. Here’s what I need.”

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 11, 2024

Use these communication techniques to keep even the most difficult stakeholders on your side Stakeholder management is an art most of us learn the hard way. If you’ve been involved in stakeholder management for more than a minute, you’ve probably met a few of these well-meaning, challenging stakeholders.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

Maxwell’s excellent book The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth emphasizes the importance of growth. Books (Hint: Go Beyond The Business Section!). For years, I have accessed new influences, ideas and opportunities through books. Here are two book suggestions to bring new influences into your leadership thinking.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

How do we best communicate? How do we best communicate? If you’re a regular reader of our blog or books, you know we’re all about the MIT (Most Important Thing). It’s easy to think about accountability as your job as the manager. 10 Vital Conversations to Build a High-Performing Team. Which needs to go?

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Today’s examples of workplace conflict can best be described as a complex cocktail of challenges: tired workers in an uncertain economy; a pandemic hangover of isolation and anxiety; rapid social and technological change; and exhausted managers doing the best they can– many of whom lack the training and resources to navigate this well.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 11, 2023

Can you relate to the phrase, overwhelmed working manager? Recently we received a question from a manager and this manager writes, “I am a working manager. Not that all managers aren’t working, but I have an enormous pile of my work besides having to lead my team. What should I do?”

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International Coach Academy

AUGUST 11, 2022

Relationship Coaching Improves Communication. The answer is multifaceted and may vary by individual opinion, but the aphorism “Communication is key” has earned its status for good reason. Self-awareness is critical to effective communication. Courageous communication brings meaningful connection. Evoking Awareness.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 7, 2016

Note this is a preview of Winning Well Insights from our new book. As you practice communicating frequently, use different techniques. Try our Winning Well 6×3 communication strategy: repeat critical information at least six times through three or more channels. Managers who win well communicate frequently.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 5, 2023

Successful Working Managers Relentlessly Prioritize, Invest in People, and Delegate “I’m a working manager – not that all managers aren’t working, but I have an enormous pile of my work, besides having to lead my team. What is a working manager? To manage this overwhelm, Mind the M.I.T.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 15, 2024

A note on GOATs: Goats are our “Greatest of All Time” Powerful Phrases in our new book: Powerful Phrases for Dealing with Workplace Conflict (the book has over 300 phrases, the GOATs are the top twelve). Rather, you’re honoring their effort at communicating. When someone says “You’re not listening to me!”

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 30, 2014

To me your book represents a leader saying why and how I should relate to them, excuse them, allow for and understand their human nature. Authenticity & Transparency Career & Learning Communication Energy & Engagement fear and intimidation feedback leaders leadership leadership development middle management transparency Trust'

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

When I read Whitney’s new book, I was struck by how her model reflected my own journey of taking the leap from Verizon Wireless executive to entrepreneur. As I was reading Whitney’s book, I kept smiling through the “6 questions to ask yourself in the explorer phase.” Is it familiar, yet novel?

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 9, 2015

Managers usually have a good grip on what their boss thinks, and at least an inkling of the pain points for their direct reports, but for some reason peer feedback tends to feel like stepping on a lego in the middle of the night– yikes, where did THAT come from? You under-communicate. 8 Reasons Your Peers Rate You Poorly.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 5, 2024

02:03 – 02:37 – “ Powerful Phrases for Dealing with Workplace Conflict ” offers over 300 practical phrases to help deescalate common workplace disputes, emphasizing the importance of proactive communication in conflict resolution. 04:03 – 05:51 – David delves into the psychological aspects of conflict.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 26, 2019

Recognize that Great Leaders Have No Rules (the title of Kevin’s most recent book) and how to lead yourself and your team in a way that transforms outcomes, is more fun, and doesn’t drive you or anyone else nuts. Links from the show: More about How to Improve Your Team Communications – and the Checklist.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

’ Discover why this question reveals a bigger issue in communication and leadership within organizations. 1:45 Responsibility vs. Opportunity: Why understanding the difference can be a game-changer for executives facing communication breakdowns. Expert tips on how to communicate changes effectively.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 3, 2015

Why would a manager demean someone they’re trying to “motivate?” We love to laugh and we need far more of it – but if you’re a manager or seeking to influence others, avoid sarcasm or making fun of anyone (except yourself) and watch your credibility grow. ” I thought, “I know that guy.”

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International Coach Academy

AUGUST 15, 2022

A 5E Millennial/ Gen Z Managers Guide. More than 6 in 10 millennials say they moved into management because it was the only way to advance their career and earn more money. Millennial/ Gen Z managers are known as “always-on” and that could be easily burning them out. And they were struggling with delegating.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 28, 2023

In this article, we address the common reasons so many managers tolerate poor performance, and what to do instead. 6 Reasons Managers Tolerate Poor Performance Here’s a gut check if addressing performance issues is hard for you. One hiring manager actually told me, “Well, Karin, you have very high standards.

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International Coach Academy

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

How do I manage employees virtually? How do we ensure good communication with each other and for the team as a whole? They go on to say, “Leaders need to ask if poor remote work performance or poor hybrid work performance is a location problem or a management problem. Countless books have explored what makes a good leader.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 21, 2021

Done well, these programs will have a positive impact on culture and can also serve as a vital part of your 5 x 5 communication plan. One manager I know instructed team leaders to say, “Thank you for coming to work today,” as a way of reducing absenteeism. Even well-intentioned programs will fail if managers are sloppy in execution.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 8, 2024

The World Workplace Conflict and Collaboration results citing continued overwhelm, economic instability, lower levels of motivation, and poor management are symptoms of this upheaval. ” Clarity: Ensure clear communication of expectations and roles within the team. If you’re in a matrixed organization, it gets more complicated.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 17, 2024

Episode 257: In this episode, you’ll learn how to handle a manager who gives lazy, frustrating, and vague feedback. Drawing from the insights in his recent book, David offers practical phrases to navigate various feedback scenarios. If you like what you hear today, consider grabbing a copy of the book.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 6, 2016

If you’re a people manager, you’re likely meeting with your team to establish performance agreements and developmental plans. If you manage people, this is a great conversation to have in one of your first meetings of the year. Most CEOs I know read (including me) read at least four books a month. Get feedback.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 20, 2021

25:37 – Then we talk about being aware of how socialization has created imbalanced communication norms with men and how to take responsibility for building teams where voices have equal weight. Get Rita’s Book. 20:36 – Now we turn our attention to the massive power (for good and ill) you have. Connect with Rita.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 23, 2021

44:12 – Finally, we discuss the Dignity of Simplicty and how the language and communication you choose is a demonstration of dignity – both yours (self-respect) and the people you speak with. Get Kaliym’s Book. These principles work, but they work over time. 38:41 – Why leaders focus on strengths.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 26, 2015

If you’re like most managers, you know the importance of helping your team see the bigger picture. Effective managers are translators. At 2pm EST I’Il be on Faces of Success Radio talking about David Dye’s and my upcoming book, Winning Well (click on the image to enlarge). ” -Simon Sinek.

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Career Advancement

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Leaders should always be working to develop new leaders, helping their employees develop the skillsets that will allow them to effectively manage others. At the executive level, cultivating effective teams is perhaps the most essential role of a leader—meaning the complexity of managing people and nurturing their growth increases.

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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. Consider breaking the bigger jobs down into something a strong leader with an already booked life could imagine herself doing. They’ve got it.

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International Coach Academy

MARCH 5, 2024

Helping clients break down larger objectives into smaller, manageable steps allows for a logical and systematic approach to achieving success. Pillar 2: Emotion Emotion encompasses the realm of feelings, empathy, self-awareness, and the ability to understand and manage one’s own emotions as well as those of others.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Episode 237: Do you ever get frustrated that your manager wastes time with bad delegation? Alright, today’s question comes from a manager named Declan, and that is not Declan’s real name, but we’re going to use the name Declan here. So Declan was frustrated, but so was his manager. (

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