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DECEMBER 3, 2014

Don’t over-think your leadership. You’re blind-sided in performance reviews. Career & Learning Communication career development leadership development' Even the best intentions taken to extreme cause harm. People are watching. You need feedback, and most people ask too little.

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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. However independent minded you are, others influence your leadership approach. Choose your leadership influences carefully.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2015

The second week on campus, teams of first year MBA students would have 48 hours to research and make recommendations on a real business challenge for a large, high-profile company and package and communicate their recommendation to a high-profile audience. How to Move a Team From Forming to High Performing in < 48 Hours.

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JUNE 2, 2014

As we continue our series on the biggest mistakes team leaders make , we focus on the perils of under communicating the big picture. Chances are, Kelly could make a big difference by doing a better job of communicating the big picture. 3 Ways To Communicate the Big Picture with Ease. Mediocre results. High Absenteeism.

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Career Advancement

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

“Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality.” Coach Joel answers: Ethan, these issues all come down to improving your communication skills. Taking initiative to address them is one of the most important things you can do to prove your leadership abilities. Communication channels are undefined.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Overused assets can ruin a positive leadership presence. But somehow, your leadership presence isn’t working. Leadership Presence Mistake #1—Tunnel Vision. Focus is a useful leadership skill, but too much of a good thing becomes a liability. Leadership Presence Mistake #2—Emotional Splash. Process it.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

Our September Festival is all about Bold and Innovative Leadership. Self Leadership . No one has the words “Bold” or “Innovative” printed on their business cards; but Bill Benoist of Leadership Heart Coaching shares that when you look, these leaders are all around us. “Freedom lies in being bold.”

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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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MARCH 1, 2021

When You Coach Employees, Make Every Conversation Count You want to coach employees to improve performance, but there’s just so little time. The post How to Coach Employees to High Performance When Time is Limited appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. Effective Coaching Techniques Coaching employees to […].

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DECEMBER 17, 2021

The start of the year is the perfect time to reset and refresh performance expectations. Outstanding performance starts with clear performance expectations —a shared understanding of what success looks like. The new year is the perfect time to reset and refresh performance expectations. “But they SHOULD know better!”

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 3, 2015

I’m not sure why so many people in positions of power think sarcasm is a leadership competency. Address Issues Directly: Never use humor to deal with behavior or performance problems. Sure a quick wit, used well, can energize the team and lighten the load. What results do you look for?

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JANUARY 17, 2025

Whether its the start of the year or any season, this episode equips you with the leadership skills to make it happen. Productivity doesnt happen by chanceits cultivated through clarity, communication, and habits that stick. Boost your teams performance through engaging tools and strategies. [00:15:12]

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DECEMBER 20, 2024

Episode 284: Are your leadership communication skills motivating your team, or are they leaving you feeling like a micromanager? This episode dives into leadership communication techniques that inspire action, eliminate misunderstandings, and build a motivated, high-performing team.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 8, 2013

Ever wonder why performance is not at the level you expected? We often look through the rear view mirror to analyze our performance. Related Stories 5 Ways to Unblock Leadership Energy How to Conduct a Meaningful Mid-Year Review How Stress is Hurting Your Career. Just as the mirror suggests, “Objects in mirror are closer [.]

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OCTOBER 18, 2024

Episode 275: Have you ever felt that your communication skills were strong but still found your team misunderstood key points? Even the best leaders face communication challenges in today’s fast-moving work environment. Find out how to eliminate communication gaps that slow down progress and create stress.

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AUGUST 16, 2021

When you hear stats like 4 million Americans resigned their roles in one month or that 40% are considering a change in job , you might feel nervous about the future of work, and how the heck you build a culture of sustained performance in all that turmoil. Communicate. Communicate–consistently. Cultivate Curiosity. Contribute.

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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. How to Reset Performance Expectations For Better Results.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Genuine gratitude transforms your leadership. An Inexhaustible Source of Leadership Gratitude. Even your direct reports don’t have to follow your leadership. How well they will perform their role. When you embrace this fundamental truth – that everyone is a volunteer – it will change your leadership forever.

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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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JULY 15, 2024

High-performing teams invest in clear workplace communication by ensuring shared understanding. When your organization or team communicates effectively, you’re nimble. One easy-to-use workplace communication tool will eliminate most of these frustrations, save you time, and improve performance and morale.

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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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JANUARY 24, 2022

They earned their reputation as a courageous manager one small daring moment at a time—small micro-moments of courage that led to better performance and deeper trust. Most definitions of managerial courage involve speaking with candor, being willing to act with incomplete information, timely decision making, and addressing performance issues.

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APRIL 19, 2021

Senior leaders share the most important leadership skills to master now. As we work with senior leaders to build their leadership development programs, the conversation always turns to the most important leadership skills their frontline and middle-level leaders need. The 3 Most Important Leaders Skills. Time management.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2021

” “How do I scale my leadership influence as my team size grows?” ” These are “ Asking for a Friend” questions I hear frequently in our leadership development programs. . Translate your leadership vision to tactical, measurable behaviors. Build a highly integrated communication plan.

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Career Advancement

OCTOBER 9, 2017

“The art of communication is the language of leadership.” She didn’t get much face time with high-level executives, so when communicating with them, she knew she had to make it count. When communicating with high-level executives, you’ll get feedback not only from what they say, but from what they don’t say.

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AUGUST 13, 2014

Turning around confidence will rank high on your personal lifetime leadership achievement awards. Authenticity & Transparency Career & Learning Communication confidence employee feedback leadership development Performance' You’re not a psychologist and this stuff can get messy. Trust me, it’s worth it.

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MARCH 18, 2024

Cross cultural leadership to build better teams Cross cultural leadership is a fantastic chance to broaden your impact and develop teams that excel in performance and innovative problem-solving. It was an early lesson in cross cultural leadership, and I am so grateful for Jack having that conversation with me.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

Our August Festival is all about communication. Wally Bock of Three Star Leadership says your peers can help you do a better job sooner. According to David Dye of Trailblaze , one of the most difficult leadership transitions you ever make is to move from being ‘one of the gang’ to leading that team. Follow Beth.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

Wally Bock of Three Star Leadership says your peers can help you do a better job sooner. According to David Dye of Trailblaze , one of the most difficult leadership transitions you ever make is to move from being ‘one of the gang’ to leading that team. It’s the most essential ingredient in effective communication.

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APRIL 14, 2023

Your Work is Valuable – Let’s Make Sure You Get Leadership Visibility Let’s talk about getting more leadership better visibility and recognition for YOU – and YOUR TEAM’s – work. You might even use our 5×5 communication technique to expand leadership visibility to your work.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2021

You can accelerate team commitment by focusing on critical leadership behaviors that answer key questions your team is asking. Creating real trust and the psychological safety that leads to great performance takes time. You cannot over-communicate your team’s shared purpose. Method for effective performance conversations.

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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

DECEMBER 1, 2014

” As I experienced his leadership, “eyes” had little to do with it. David Starnes on leadership (with admiration and apologies for paraphrasing). “Woodwinds, what ONE THING can you do tomorrow that would make your performance just a little bit better?” All eyes on me.” Visualize Game Day.

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DECEMBER 25, 2023

A Research Paper By Adella St.Rose, Self-Leadership Coach, SAINT LUCIA Leaders on Self-Leadership Our views on leadership are often projected toward others, our managers, our community leaders, and national and global leaders be they leading groups, companies, or countries.

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JANUARY 30, 2015

I recently met with the founder and CEO of a medium size company who had brought me in to do some leadership development work with the frontline team. I shared the laundry list of amazing business improvement ideas that had surfaced as we talked leadership– literally side effects of deeper conversation.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

“My boss has talked with me three times about my communication. The other day I tried to give her some feedback about how her communication style was landing with my team. Performance Conversations That Work. It opens the door to communication and mutual understanding. .” Solution: Make change manageable.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Do you think mastering your leadership path means always having the answers? Leadership demands more empathy, adaptability, and connection than ever before. Learn how to shift from a traditional, bottleneck leadership style to one that inspires trust, builds resilience, and drives high performance.

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