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

APRIL 18, 2025

In todays fast-paced, high-pressure environments, staying silent when you disagree with leadership can hurt your integrity , your team, and even your performance. 05:07 Prepare like a strategic thought partner This isnt about complainingits about presenting a compelling case.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Clear understanding improves performance. If you’re not clear on what you want, I guarantee you won’t be able to communicate it. I had one VP who could never articulate just what he wanted in the presentations we were creating. The Simplest Way to Set Clear Expectations. Get Clear on Your Own Expectations.

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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. How well they will perform their role. True gratitude involves a deeper pause of thanksgiving.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 16, 2015

Vision turns into secret plans for the inner circle, lawyers cautioning against transparency, building a diversity “strategy” that translates into babble and ratios, leaders turning to HR for employee engagement, and somewhere along the line, someone deciding it’s time to start “stack ranking” performance.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

Lisa Kohn of Thoughtful Leaders presents Do what Lewis Carroll did Before Breakfast to visualize a different opportunity or outcome. Martin Webster of Leadership Thoughts gives three areas you need to focus on to improve team performance. Follow Martin. If not prepared to be inspired to keep communicating !”

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 9, 2015

I developed a values-based approach that helped my team increase performance by over 300% and was awarded at the highest level by my company. Instead, I realized I needed to find different ways to present the concepts behind “GPS Theory” in order for others to recognize its real value. This is a working community.

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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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International Coach Academy

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Furthermore, open communication improves problem-solving, as team members share insights that lead to comprehensive approaches to challenges. These goals may include improving communication, fostering a culture of empathy, or implementing new collaborative processes. AdministrativeDelay, Red Tape, and Organizational Performance.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 16, 2015

Key Behaviors : Challenges each team member to continuously improve their skills; addresses performance issues head on; provides consistent, candid feedback. Growing Justice Institute suggests that Nelson Mandela’s leadership legacy provides us with a daily challenge to make an impact through service in the global community.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 14, 2023

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. Focus on presenting an accurate and honest picture of your team’s work and progress.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 3, 2015

Our VP uses it often with people he doesn’t know and it ruins his presentations and upsets people.” Address Issues Directly: Never use humor to deal with behavior or performance problems. ” I thought, “I know that guy.” ” I bet you do too. Why is sarcasm so rampant in the workplace?

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Career Advancement

JANUARY 23, 2017

I even formed a company called Eloqui , with my partner, David Booth, to train and coach professionals to be effective presenters and communicators. It says your presentation is important. I’d wake up every morning agonizing over the upcoming presentation and obsess about creative ways to cancel.

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International Coach Academy

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Doing mindfulness exercises (PQ reps) to be more present and calm and training the mind to focus and disregard negative self-talk. You are present, at the moment, and are mindful of what your body and emotions are telling you (which might be to slow down). Your relationships also improve as you are more present for those around you.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 31, 2017

” You spend more time crafting the communication than having the conversation. I once worked for a boss where we would have at least 27 rehearsals before any executive presentation. Are there performance/job fit issues that need to be addressed? ” “What could possibly go wrong… and how can I help?”

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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

JUNE 16, 2017

Robyn McLeod of Thoughtful Leaders Blog presents how to handle in-fighting on your team by sharing four tips that help leaders break through communication barriers and eliminate in-fighting within their teams. What approaches are you and your team using to build your organization’s brand? Submit your relevant blog posts here!

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 19, 2017

Regular weekly routines and consistent communication with team members move the needle for all of their connected businesses. According to Susan Mazza of Random Acts of Leadership , to do lists can easily transform from a useful tool to stay focused and productive to an ever-present reminder of all that you are not getting done.

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StrategyU

MARCH 20, 2025

But what separates truly high-performing consulting firms and consultants from the rest? Make it a habit to reflect on your team’s performance and identify areas for growth. #1 The project leader might role-play the client, and other team members present their findings or recommendations. Its not just following a process.

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Career Advancement

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

It forces you to get outside of your comfort zone and hear criticism about your ideas , your performance, or group dynamics that might sting at first.” Plus, open communication is key to building trust in the workplace.”. Challenge dissenters to present possible solutions, even far-fetched ones. Ask for solutions.

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International Coach Academy

JUNE 4, 2024

This paper not only explores the conventional aspects of leadership coaching, such as communication, team building, and decision-making but also places a spotlight on integrating mindful coaching techniques. Mid-Level Managers: Team Leadership and Communication: Mid-level managers oversee teams and ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

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Vantage Circle

JANUARY 17, 2025

Host a “My Favorite Lunar New Year Food” presentation to share personal or cultural stories behind the dishes. Dance Performances: Arrange for cultural performances like lion or dragon dances for Chinese New Year, or traditional Assamese Bihu dances. Clear communication ensures everyone feels included and prepared.

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Career Advancement

JUNE 10, 2019

She needed someone truly capable of nurturing her high-performing employees’ growth. Look for experience presenting to companies that are similar to yours in focus, philosophy, and culture. Presentation format of the seminar. Which companies have hired this speaker in the past? Speaking style of the motivational speaker.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 14, 2023

Encourage People to Talk About the Tough Stuff Asking For a Friend Panel One of the biggest complaints we hear about all-hands meetings and company offsites is that executives don’t seem to be in touch with the realities of actually implementing the plans that are presented. Of course, you want to weave Q&A into your day.

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Vantage Circle

APRIL 18, 2019

Times have changed and with time, some of the tips and tricks to advance team performance have changed too. In this blog, I have compiled both old and new ideas that successful leaders have and continue to apply to drive high team performance from their employees. 15 Effective Ways To Improve Team Performance. Give Them Purpose.

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Career Advancement

MARCH 6, 2017

Every defeat, every heartbreak, every loss, contains its own seed, its own lesson on how to improve your performance the next time.” Rewarding poor performance. Yet in the meeting where the project was presented, Ernie got the praise. Solution: Stacy decided to make sure she was the presenter on projects she had major input on.

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Career Advancement

JANUARY 7, 2019

He was good at evaluating people’s performance, pointing out areas for improvement, and saying “thank you” often. At the beginning of a meeting, talk about how the project you’re presenting furthers the organization’s vision and mission. When he’s talking to people about improving their performance, he keeps a positive focus.

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International Coach Academy

APRIL 4, 2023

Coaching has been shown to increase confidence, boost work performance, and improve communication skills. START YOUR COACHING JOURNEY Performance Coaching Performance coaching is a continuous process that aims to improve an employee's workplace performance. Different coaching styles focus on various aspects.

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International Coach Academy

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

How do we ensure good communication with each other and for the team as a whole? Some jobs require that and are much easier to perform or better for the customers or clients they serve. 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.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 1, 2023

One result of the collaboration failures is that I received critical materials for a presentation a few minutes before I needed to present—at the client site—to our C-suite sponsors. So I’m updating our presentation deck (high-stress mode, because in moments I’m going to be the presenter, ready or not!)

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CMOE

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Supervisors are pivotal in driving team performance, a positive work environment, and making a direct impact to the organization’s bottom line. We will also discuss the role benchmarks play in evaluating the performance of your supervisor’s professional development.

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International Coach Academy

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Charles C Manz , one of the earliest thought leaders on self-leadership, defined self-leadership as a comprehensive self-influence perspective that concerns leading oneself toward performance of naturally motivating tasks as well as managing oneself to do work that must be done but is not naturally motivating” (Manz, 1986).

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Vantage Circle

AUGUST 21, 2022

The HR team is central to driving the sales team to perform and achieve its goals. In this post, we'll share practical tips on how HR leaders can positively influence sales team performance, thus helping businesses thrive. For instance, sales development representatives (SDRs) primarily perform cold calling.

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International Coach Academy

MAY 8, 2024

The organization operates in sectors ranging from technology to manufacturing, each presenting unique challenges in aligning with sustainability goals. Coaching Approach: Focusing on the “Nurture” aspect of the WANG model, the coaching sessions delved into clear communication and empowerment strategies.

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Career Advancement

MARCH 19, 2018

Give credit where it’s due when you present it, of course—execs will be impressed that you’re fostering ingenuity among your people, and your team will feel valued. When an employee could have performed better, give him the opportunity to self-critique by explaining what he thinks he should have done differently.

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Crestcom

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

However, they can also help us develop communication skills, boost our ability to solve problems and push us out of our comfort zones—all of which are essential for effective leadership. Communication Skills : In improv, effective communication is essential. Communication Skills : Communication is essential in an escape room.

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International Coach Academy

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

As the internal/external environments are increasingly more volatile and impact business performance and strategic plans, board members are also added/exchanged to ensure the right competencies to meet these changes (active board). Individual and team coaching (and mentoring) are needed to achieve a high-performing board.

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