Leaders tell people “why”
Sarah and Alan have a conversation about subtle, non-patronizing ways to engage people by telling them “why.” Related posts are available: Behavior-outcome statements at Disney
Positive leadership is strong, not soft
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!
All Solutions are a Temporary Resting Place
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.
Feedback: the “silver bullet.”
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.
How to deal with self-centered behavior…
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
Putting conference learning into ACTION…
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.
Leaders organize their tasks – here’s one way…
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: Effective Leaders Over-Communicate
Sarah and Alan talk about ways to convey information multiple ways, multiple times. Related links: The Noll Wilson Group
Matt and Alan use “instead of” instead of “don’t”
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.
Tabby and Alan on “Attitude Versus Actions”
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