Be Accountable
A common challenge for leaders is to get their teams to take ownership for the goals they have set. Increase ownership by regularly sharing with your team why their work matters and how it influences the organization for good. We...
3 Habits Of Great Leaders
What makes a leader great isn’t always what you might think. Every leader struggles at times with their confidence, decision making, and responsibilities. Consider these three elements before you decide if you have what it takes: Doubt yourself. Just because you’re the...
Stop Playing Favorites
Whether it’s your friends or your coworkers, don’t let favoritism come into play. It can make everyone else feel unappreciated and unimportant. You don’t have to treat everyone exactly the same–in fact, we recommend not doing that–but be aware of...
The Key To Engagement And Accountability
1-on-1s are key to building high engagement and maintaining accountability. “But,” you say, “We’re too busy! There’s no time for one-on-ones with my team!” Imagine facing the daily demands of the job, the same demands that make your team too...
Confront Bad Behavior
Difficult behaviors often work for people because the behaviors catch us off guard and we freeze (e.g., your brain starts racing and you think, Did she really just say that?) and/or we get so uncomfortable that we do whatever it...
Clarify Expectations
There is nothing more frustrating than not knowing what you’re doing. Make sure your team doesn’t feel that way by telling them what you expect from their work. Set goals with individuals, create a scoreboard, and make and keep commitments....
Confessions of a First-Level Leader
https://www.franklincoveysuriname.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Confessions-of-a-First-Level-Leader_-My-Nerves-Affect-My-Presentations.mp4 Confessions of a First-Level Leader: I get so Nervous During Presentations That it’s Affecting my Credibility Don’t let your nerves affect your ability to deliver presentations effectively. Jimmy McDermott shares some tips to help you calm your nerves...
Celebrate Wins
Do you spend as much time celebrating the achievement of goals as you do setting them? People like to win — but not “fake” win. Your team wants to work for it. But they don’t want the finish line moved, and they...