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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. Package your concerns as solutions or opportunities. Of course, you might be right. the team’s welfare. You’re correct.

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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' They’re in no position to empower, because they have not power to share.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Cultivating gratitude will open daily opportunities to communicate your encouragement and genuinely thank people for their choices and contributions. Taking time to look people in the eye or send a hand-written note to communicate your gratitude will cement that achievement for you and your people. Progress is good. It changes us.

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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. Expect people to understand.

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JUNE 30, 2014

Teams need a system of common, simple communication. A frantic response leads to crazy solutions that will immediately aggrevate the situation. Communication Results & Execution bonaire leadership lessons from Scuba scuba scuba diving' Each time, my son and I would grin at each other and ask “how is that possible? “.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

If you need to change course, do it boldly with strong communication and explanation. The more people you engage in the solution, the less frightening the problem becomes. Career & Learning Communication dealing with ambiguity dealing with uncertainty leading your team through change' It’s not easy.

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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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APRIL 8, 2024

When you consider your colleague might be dealing with a ton of unnerving change, it gets easier to show up with compassion and curiosity and look for meaningful solutions. ” “I care about (you, this team, this project), and I’m confident we can find a solution we can all work with.”

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JULY 27, 2015

My Best Communication Advice For Jerky Bosses. Remembering you’re talking to another human being will go a long way in ensuring a productive solution. Involve Them In the Solution: You need as many brains as possible to fix this. “Why can’t you do anything right!” The entire room fell silent.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Clear communication and unbridled curiosity are the name of the game when you’re overloaded at work. Those phrases don’t empower people or lead to productive solutions. Teach your team to be curious and to look for alternative solutions. “I You’re overloaded at work. Will you lend a hand?” I have an idea.”

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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. See Also: How to Convince Your Boss You Have a Great Solution. . “Hey Karin, I’ve got to tell you. Your book, Courageous Cultures, kind of scares me.

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JUNE 13, 2022

The challenge for most managers is that they think they’ve communicated what success looks like, but their team doesn’t have the same picture at all. It often takes far more communication up front than you think it will. If you are a consistent chokepoint, there are several solutions. Misguided support. Fear new ideas.

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APRIL 3, 2015

Most importantlly, respond to feedback with solutions–not selling. When you fix something, communicate it back five times, five different ways. When you fix something, communicate it back five times, five different ways. Only one problem, the reps (and their union) HATED it. And they had a point. What about relationships?

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JULY 19, 2021

This leadership blog takes on the challenge of three of the biggest issues that derail feedback and provides practical solutions for what to do instead. Learn how to avoid these communication mistakes. . Avoid These Communication Mistakes (March 2021). Read the article here. Even if it was hard to hear? Read more here.

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JANUARY 5, 2015

The learning that results helps improve the problem-solving process as well as the solutions the team develops. In addition, the learning acquired by working on complex, critical, and urgent problems that have no currently acceptable solutions can be applied by individual, teams, and organizations to other situations. ” feeling.

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OCTOBER 18, 2024

8 Ways to Deal with Team Conflict Hire for Conflict Communication Skills De-escalate Heated Conflict in the Moment Reflect to Connect Gather Information with Three Quick Questions Diagnose the Situation: Is this a vent or a problem that needs to be solved? Not every complaint needs a solution. Hire for Conflict Communication Skills 2.

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MARCH 4, 2024

If you want better collaboration, eliminate these phrases from your team communication. What you’re really saying is, “I value the absence of conflict more than I value arriving at a shared solution.” You didn’t mean to tick them off, but here you are. So what went wrong?

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

Is an artful coach and works to draw out the best solutions from the team. I’ve spearheaded many such initiatives over the years, including the modeling of all the leadership jobs that were used in merger selection of the executive team. 5 Easy Steps to Building Your Own Competency Model. call center directors, team leaders).

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AUGUST 8, 2022

You have a vision, and you’re energized about your new solution, but they’re skeptical, critical, and keep bringing up problems. Solution: Build a habit of regular encouragement. Solution: Commit to consistent accountability and follow-through. When you have a negative team member, strive to understand what’s happening.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2015

The old school handbook says, “People don’t buy products, they buy solutions.” Career & Learning Communication how social media is the new old school old school social media selling' The best old school sales folks know that you’ve got to build relationships wide and deep with your customers and prospects.

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AUGUST 16, 2021

Communicate. In addition to consulting your folks for solutions to problems, wise leaders ask courageous questions to uncover micro-innovations and opportunities to improve workflow, customer service, and other business enhancements. Communicate–consistently. 7 Ways to Protect Against the Great Resignation. Cultivate Curiosity.

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JANUARY 5, 2015

The learning that results helps improve the problem-solving process as well as the solutions the team develops. In addition, the learning acquired by working on complex, critical, and urgent problems that have no currently acceptable solutions can be applied by individual, teams, and organizations to other situations.

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JULY 23, 2014

They’ve got ideas and solutions, but your team wants to ensure they’ll have a receptive audience. Authenticity & Transparency Authenticity communication Trust truth' If you bring all of who you are to the leadership table, some people will hate your style. 6 Reasons Your Team Yearns for Authenticity. I hear them.

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MAY 15, 2023

I care about __ (you, this team, this project) and I’m confident we can find a solution that we can all work with.” Joe opens the conversation with what could be a Powerful Phrase, “I really care about you and this project, and I’m confident we can find a solution we can all work with.” You’ve come together to talk about it.

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JULY 12, 2021

For Problems] Discuss and Choose an Appropriate Solution. Not every complaint needs a solution. For Problems] Discuss and Choose an Appropriate Solution. For problems, however, the solution will depend on the specific situation. Gather Information with Three Quick Questions. Schedule the Finish. How might I help here? –

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AUGUST 1, 2014

Action: when a team member asks for your direct involvement on a work task, search for solutions that do not involve your involvement. You simply need to consider a few key questions: How do you communicate your accomplishments as a leader? Unfortunately, diving deep into operational details carries a heavy opportunity cost.

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JULY 23, 2014

They’ve got ideas and solutions, but your team wants to ensure they’ll have a receptive audience. Everything Else Authenticity communication Trust truth' If you bring all of who you are to the leadership table, some people will hate your style. Authenticity is intimidating, and scares those with the most to hide.

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OCTOBER 2, 2023

You can lessen your frustration and help solve bad delegation by aligning expectations. Why Do I Even Try? Declan paced back and forth, fuming. “I I busted by ass to get this done. Made sure it was perfect and met every one of the project’s requirements. I met with my boss today and she blew it off. She’s a poster child for bad delegation.”

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The solution? A few consistent communication tools will help you motivate employees to meet those deadlines—without constant oversight. Instead of focusing on vague words like “urgent,” you can motivate employees to move faster (and lower your stress) through a few consistent communication habits and removing barriers to speed.

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OCTOBER 25, 2021

Entrepreneurship is a chance to trade a solution to someone who has a problem that needs solving. ” And that you’re communicating your strategic priorities and what matters most at least five times, five different ways. . 5 Ways to Help Your Team Think Like Entrepreneurs. But that’s not the heart of it. What was the issue?

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OCTOBER 17, 2022

I care about __ (you, this team, this project) and I’m confident we can find a solution that we can all work with. The “wish I’d said” regrets can run deep. It’s impossible to prepare for every workplace conflict. And, you can’t script influence. Depersonalize the conflict by personalizing the conversation.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

Collaborates across departments for innovative solutions to improve quality and reduce costs. The old Field of Dreams idea of “build it and they will come” sometimes fails as a short-term solution. It didn’t. It never does. It’s not just in union jobs. She didn’t sing as a matter of principle.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

In these moments of stress, it’s tempting to shortcut communication with blunt, intimidating questions to get quick answers. They’re questions that help your team think critically, encourage them to explore new ideas, and ultimately guide them toward ownership of the solution. ” The same is true for your team.

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DECEMBER 30, 2024

Top 5 Reader’s Choice Articles of 2024 Your top picks focused on mastering clear communication, navigating emotional conversations, challenging unproductive mindsets, and fostering trust in the face of workplace challenges. You appreciated this articles actionable tips to stay calm, build trust, and refocus on solutions.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

In a world that’s becoming increasingly more connected, it’s necessary for leaders to be able to communicate and enhance employee performance. Curiosity is a critical behavior that the leader should practice in order to strengthen relationships and facilitate solutions. Experiment.

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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. ’ Why this common solution is often unsustainable in the workplace.

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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. Being a leader myself for several years, gave me the opportunity to understand how complicated it could be to become a real leader. Leadership is not a rank or a position.

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