A: When the relationship is strong enough, AND, according to coach John Robinson: “Never criticize until the person is convinced of your unconditional confidence in their abilities.” When I think of the people in my life that I willingly take criticism and feedback from, without taking it personally (though my wife and friends may point … Read more
So, you’ve read your leader as an “S.” And, you want them to read this post. Of course you do. But – things go better when we work to adapt ourselves, rather than trying to force others to change. In fact, our adaptation can inspire others to change. (Have you read Leadership and Self-Deception yet?) Consider this as a goal: Be easy … Read more
Matt and Alan talk about the danger of dwelling on things.
Jayson and Alan discuss: Sometimes leaders need to walk the fine line between consistency and flexibility. Related Post: Grace vs. Enabling
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
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.
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
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
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. Related post: Two words…
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