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MAY 29, 2023

Capture Attention Through Better Remote Team Communication With so many people working from anywhere, effective remote team communication has never been more critical. By understanding and leveraging these principles, you too can become a master in the art of remote team communication. I’d better pay attention.

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AUGUST 18, 2022

Communicate those important strategic priorities, five times, five different ways. Communicate your desire for innovation in the areas you really want them to focus on. The post Too Many Ideas: How To Help Your Team Stay Focused and Creative [VIDEO] appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. Where you need a great idea.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

There are three critical steps senior leaders must take to make this vision a reality: Visibly Model Comprehensively Communicate Intentionally Amplify Lasting Business Culture Change Starts with Senior Leaders Our favorite definition of culture comes from marketing guru Seth Godin. This is where a 5 x 5 communication plan is essential.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 14, 2014

Communication Creativity Culture Frontline Festival communication connection relationships valentines day' Related Stories 3 Unexpected Uses for Word Clouds: Leadership Style Unlikely Collaboration: The Secret to Success When Running Away is Running Toward.

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JANUARY 13, 2014

Callings Communication confidence Creativity Culture help recruiting volunteer leaders volunteering' Busy people freak out when asked […] The post How to Recruit Leaders in Your Volunteer Organization appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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MARCH 5, 2014

Callings Change Communication confidence Creativity connection impresario networking seth godin' Don’t get me wrong, he didn’t say […] The post My Saturday Afternoon With Seth Godin appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2013

Change Communication confidence Conflict Creativity Culture Productivity boss dealing with your boss managing up managing your boss persuade what I need from my boss' . […] The post How to PERSUADE your Boss appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. 50 Shades of Boring: When Leaders are Bores.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 31, 2014

Communication Creativity Culture customer service energy crowd source kick offs motivational meetings motivational speeches tagul word cloud word clouds' Word Cloud Crowd Sourcing While preparing the speech, I […] The post 3 Unexpected Uses for Word Clouds: Leadership Style appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 13, 2024

While it may seem like a peaceful resolution, it can be a major leadership communication pitfall, shutting down meaningful collaboration. [01:13] It prevents resolution, dismisses perspectives, and misses opportunities for innovation in leadership communication and team dynamics. [02:38]

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 4, 2014

Encourage participants to use a combination of words, pictures, and any other creative sparks to articulate their credo (can be done as a “homework” assignment). Encourage participants to be as creative as they possible and to limit their work to one page (the definition of a page may vary based on the medium). Discussion.

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JANUARY 17, 2014

Authenticity Change Communication Creativity Culture customer service Fear and Courage Teamwork Trust collaboration partners strategic partnerships' Unfortunately, such scenarios leave scar tissue that scares […] The post Unlikely Collaboration: The Secret to Success appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

an executive hears a presentation and immediately responds with questions, concerns, critiques and challenges, without a pause to consider the depth and breadth of work entailed, the long hours, and the creative thinking. People don’t have to follow you, don’t have to show up, and don’t have to bring their creativity or initiative.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

In today’s Asking for a Friend, I share an EASY, and CREATIVE development exercise we’ve been using with teams worldwide– to build the habits most critical to their success. Collaborate with Confidence Communication is the bedrock of successful teamwork.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

If you need to change course, do it boldly with strong communication and explanation. Put whatever parameters and checkpoints you need to feel comfortable in your world, but allow space for creativity and brilliant thinking. Then write down what you don’t know, and brainstorm ways to gather more information in that arena.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 7, 2022

So I’m pulling into the stadium and I can hear the cadence of the marching band coming around the track … Actually, I think this story will be more fun if I tell it to you this way: Communicating Clear Expectations is Not Micro-Managing, It’s Empowering. Check for Understanding: A Leadership Communication Best Practice.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 7, 2015

” They reached quick consensus: responsiveness, self-sufficiency, creativity, and candor topped the list (with a beautiful argument about the pros and cons of compliance). ” In other areas I’m all for creativity and experimentation. Imagine the possibilities with just a little more communication?

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 4, 2014

Creative – Help your team find solutions in the areas they feel most helpless. Authenticity & Transparency Career & Learning Communication Energy & Engagement empowerment leading with power making a difference power servant leadership' Courageous – Stop complaining about the system, or what can’t be done.

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Vantage Circle

JANUARY 17, 2025

Creative Ways to Celebrate Lunar New Year Decorate Your Workspace For In-Office Employees: Transform your workplace into a vibrant space that reflects the diversity of Lunar New Year celebrations worldwide. For Remote Employees: Remote teams can still join in the festive spirit with creative digital and physical ideas.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 5, 2022

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. People will internalize these key messages when you communicate with repetition and variety. Leave follow-through to chance.

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JUNE 5, 2015

Creative Tension. It forces you to practice all those vital teamwork skills: listening, communication, running effective meetings, working through conflict. Remember the strength of weak ties theory (if you missed that post, click here). Chances are they’re hanging out with a different crowd. Improved Skills.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 23, 2015

Or you can find other creative help on Fiverr ). For now this can be just a stick figure with labels, but encourage the team to get creative (e.g. Authenticity & Transparency Career & Learning Communication Energy & Engagement building trust easy team building activities how to build trust trust teambuilding activities'

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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

OCTOBER 2, 2020

When it comes to critical messages, communicating once is never enough. In this episode, get practical (and creative) ways you can master 5×5 communication and ensure your team understands what matters most. The post How to Make Your Leadership Message Stick appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 8, 2014

With a little risk and creativity, we experienced some significant turn arounds. Authenticity & Transparency Career & Learning Communication dealing with bullies at work how to deal with difficult people managing your boss' ” There was a long waiting list for the course.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 31, 2022

Create a Consistent Reliable Communication Strategy. These first three steps take place before you communicate changes with your team. One of the most important parts of your communication is to let your team know that goals will change – and how frequently they can expect it to happen. Set Expectations. Advocate for Your Team.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 6, 2014

Give a creative name to your biggest business challenge. Authenticity & Transparency Communication Everything Else naming to get to meaning naming your biggest fears what''s in a name' I’m quite sure there were also self-censored sarcastic names that are staying on hearts and minds. There’s power in naming the truth.

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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. Communicating Well During Times of Change. Julie Pierce of Empowered by Pierce offers 5 Ways to Fill in the Blanks in Your Change Communication Plans. Here are 13 ways that people destroy creativity and innovation every day.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 16, 2015

Wally Bock of Three Star Leadership points out that human beings are naturally creative. Key Behaviors: Communicates frequently through multiple channels; provides opportunities for cross training; helps the team surface and discuss their conflicts productively. Follow Chantal. Your challenge is to get them to share ideas at work.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

I don’t want to escalate a problem, just to ask for the creativity and support that seems to boost results for other teams by sending a signal about priorities. Can you please come and share your thoughts as part of my 5×5 communication plan? Related Articles: Communicating With Executives When Your World is On Fire.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 13, 2014

Confidence leads to creativity, productivity, excellence, and engagement. Authenticity & Transparency Career & Learning Communication confidence employee feedback leadership development Performance' Help her learn from mistakes, but also reassure her that mistakes are all part of learning. Try your best to not freak out.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 14, 2014

When projects feel hard, they seldom blossom with creativity which is what we needed most. Authenticity & Transparency Communication big picture collaboration losing battle teamwork when to give in' .” That’s entirely possible. But the battle was weakening the relationship, and was making the project much less fun.

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The Creative Life

MARCH 24, 2025

Creative work often feels intangible. It can be hard pricing it, or communicating its value to clients and buyers. The post Know your value, as a creative appeared first on The Creative Life. This might help.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 13, 2015

Within three years, Mike had gone from an excited, creative new hire full of passion, energy and ideas, to a guy with one foot out the door with disengagement like carbon monoxide: invisible and impossible to smell. Here is his story. My first year, my ideas and alternative views were “refreshing.” Dig deeper.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 30, 2015

Just remember, creative work and breakthroughs require concentration. Career & Learning Communication confident humility building a high performing team helping your team get smarter outsmarting the competition' Of course every now and then that’s EXACTLY what you need. Pay attention to your own game.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 7, 2019

Have you ever watched a team member do something insightful, helpful, or creative and asked them why they hadn’t shared it with everyone else? To get your team’s best ideas, ask courageous questions. Their answer holds the key to unlocking your […].

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Career Advancement

JUNE 15, 2020

Excellent communication abilities. Leveraging data requires not only the ability to understand data and think strategically, but strong communication skills as well. Creative thinking skills. The workforce of the future will heavily rely on creativity as well. A high emotional IQ.

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International Coach Academy

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Leaders become effective communicators, sharing, engaging, and listening to the team. Empathy and awareness are clear in the leader’s actions and communication. There are more opportunities for individual growth and creative thinking. All staff is encouraged to take constructive feedback and act upon it.

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