Leaders say the three magic words…
Tabby and Alan discuss the “3 magic words” that help make requests pleasant and keep people engaged.
Communication
What you focus on, expands…
Matt and Alan talk about the danger of dwelling on things.
Leaders discourage passive-aggressive nonsense
Sarah and Alan talk about a technique to cut down on passive-aggressive and/or sarcastic speech from the people around you. Related post: Ignore the Tone
Another Leader’s Dilemma: Grace vs. Enabling
Jayson and Alan discuss: Sometimes leaders need to walk the fine line between consistency and flexibility. Related Post: Grace vs. Enabling
A Leader’s Dilemma: Delegation vs. Modeling
Sarah and Alan take last week’s conversation on modeling versus delegation and go deeper. But just a bit. Related Post: Delegation vs. Modeling
Leaders Talk About How We Do It “Around Here”
Jayson and Alan discuss how the phrase “…how we do things around here…” can be used to instill a culture. Related post: How we do things around here.
Leaders avoid interrupting and having the last word.
Matt and Alan discuss the ways that interrupting or insisting on having the last word can interfere with a leader’s intention to connect with others. Related posts: Effective leaders stand out: Part one Part two
Leaders know how to “deal…”
When we don’t like the way things are, we have three choices on how to deal: adapt, report, or accept. Sarah and Alan discuss.
Leaders Avoid Sarcasm
Jayson and Alan discuss sarcasm, and the way it keeps people guessing. Effective leadership needs to be clear, and be respectful, and there are ways to have a sense of humor that don’t involve sarcasm. Related posts: Sarcasm has no place in leadership Sarcasm keeps you from standing out
Leaders avoid “but” and “should”
Tabby and Alan give examples of the dangers of “but” and “should,” and also provide positive alternatives. Related post: The dangers of “should”