When we talk about keeping things “positive,” sometimes people misinterpret this as “soft” leadership that doesn’t allow for high standards and hard work. Wrong. Positive leadership can easily keep the standards high. Positivity as an essential part of leadership. Thanks for watching — we’re still working on the tag line!
Why we NEVER “arrive” – no groove lasts forever. This time, Sarah does most of the talking. This video will help you deal with the frustration of changing circumstances.
Tabby and Alan outline the value of timely, specific feedback; in just a couple minutes, you’ll have greater insight on improving engagement on your team. Previous posts on this topic: Feedback is about the future Feedback is specific Other posts on feedback.
In a sense, self-centered behavior is normal. If people tend to act in self-interest, how do WE deal with that, and get THEM to think beyond themselves? Take a couple minutes to hear Matt and Alan address this. Previous posts on this topic: Four levels of maturity Four-way stops Dealing with your own tendencies
A visual example of using a simple system to take ACTION on what you’ve learned at a conference or other professional development event. Previous post on this topic (including bonus downloadable tool): Organizing professional learning.
Feeling overwhelmed by your to-do list? Here’s an easy way to organize it quickly and get to work! Previous posts on this topic: The A,B,C method. Another idea for when you are very overwhelmed.
Sarah and Alan talk about ways to convey information multiple ways, multiple times. Related links: The Noll Wilson Group
We talk about the ways to casually and effectively use “instead of” as a replacement for “don’t” in order to give folks a positive direction.
Address specific behaviors, rather than general assumed mindsets, like “attitude” for more effective communication. Also, some of you pointed out last week that the 90-second burn is longer than 90 seconds. It is, but the content portion is about 90 seconds. You may skip the introduction, and the silliness at the end, but you’d miss … Read more
Links: Previous post on this topic. Jayson’s blog.