Encourage
Do you recognize the good work that your team is doing? Reinforcing feedback can influence behavior change within the people around you. A good place to start with reinforcing good behavior is by sharing the impact of the behavior. For...
4 Tips on Team Communications
Why do it? Imagine never having to wonder where things stand with a direct report’s project, never feeling caught off guard by a status question from your boss, and never needing to chase down information. A well-defined status update system...
Have 1-on-1’s
1-on-1’s are a regular meeting you have with every individual on your team. It usually lasts half an hour to one hour and is a good way to check in, report back, and create goals. 1-on-1’s are key to building...
Building Trust
Building trust with the people you work with can seem like a daunting task especially if they work remotely. You don’t have to go on a three-day retreat to build trust though. Trust starts with yourself. Assess your credibility...
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...
How to handle 1-on-1s
How to Handle 1-on-1s It’s easy to let 1-on-1s become monotonous and basically turn into boring status updates. While status updates are useful, handle them separately. The value of a 1-on-1 is in uncovering the goals, motivations, and job concerns...
The Key to Engagement and Accountability
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...
How New Leaders Can Handle Resent
How New Leaders Can Handle Resent If you’ve earned a promotion to a leadership position because you were a good performer as an individual contributor, you may end up getting more than a promotion. It’s not uncommon for a new...
The Critical Mindset For New Leaders
The Critical Mindset For New Leaders So you’ve just been promoted to a leadership position, congratulations! You’re going to find that leading people is an entirely different ballgame than it was when you were an individual contributor. The quality of...
4 Tips To Handle Constant Interruptions
Interruptions are a common issue that all leaders must deal with, while also working to deliver on their own responsibilities. Constant interruptions will negatively impact your productivity. With one about every 10 minutes, they can take up to 25 minutes...