When done well and offered consistently, honest feedback is one of the most effective tools for facilitating growth and further empowering those you lead. So how do you deliver feedback, especially corrective feedback, in a positive and constructive way? Here are 9 best practices.
...In order for leaders to inspire others with their vision for the future, they themselves must be inspired and passionate about it!
...Communication is a critical part of being responsive. Here are 3 tips for being responsive and achieving greater success when dealing with the needs and expectations of others.
...To be a person and a leader who truly inspires others, you must be disciplined and intentional in giving people priority. Respect their time and contributions by disconnecting from distractions and committing to be fully present whenever with them.
...It takes courage, self-discipline, and practice to resist the urge to give an excuse and not just an explanation. But an essential strategy for achieving greater success is to be fully accountable, and to do that you must refrain from giving excuses.
...What does your personal mission statement look like? Do you know where you’re going? Do your current actions and goals align with the place you want to end up? I encourage you to take a reflective moment and figure out just what you want to accomplish out of life.
...When done well and offered consistently, honest feedback is one of the most effective tools for facilitating growth and further empowering those you lead. Here are 9 tips for doing it well.
...Differences of opinion are not strictly a matter of right or wrong, good or bad, but are rather different versions of “better.”
...We all have to say ‘No’ sometimes—yes, many times. But you don’t need to lob that ‘No’ at someone like a cold stone. Take the time to soften your ‘No’ with a simple explanation—because this is one time when an excuse is a good thing!
...Many executives and senior leaders who claim to have an “open door” rarely see anyone outside of the C-suite walk through that door—literally or figuratively. It’s time to change that.
...As a leader, it’s critical that you learn and leverage the many nuances of motivation for those whom you lead. The difference in effectiveness between demotivated, uninspired people and those who are passionate and inspired is extraordinary!
...How do you master the art of conversation like many of the most highly successful leaders and achievers? Here are three simple but key ways you can practice this skill.
...Everyone’s story is different. But everyone’s story is brimming with wisdom. Don’t discount your story. Share the wisdom from your story. I guarantee, it will prove to be wisdom for someone else’s story too.
...Michael J. Dowling, President & CEO of Northwell Health, shares 5 steps we each can strive to take to start the healing process our society needs.
...Whatever your feelings may be on the New Year, you will undoubtedly have your ups and downs in the weeks and months to come. In the midst of those ups and downs, those goals attained and resolutions failed, check the tone of your inner voice.
...As you continue through the holiday season and everything it entails, you will undoubtedly encounter dozens of upsetting moments along the way. As you do, try to remember the 5 by 5 rule, and don’t allow yourself to dwell on the minor stuff more than 5 minutes!
...These 5 observations help me keep social media in perspective. As with everything, there are positives and negatives; and there will always be “the good, the bad, and the ugly!”
...Do you write to connect and compel? If you truly want to achieve results through your written words, follow these 3 tips for greater success.
...Inspirational leaders must paint a vivid picture of the future in order to inspire those they lead to follow them toward that vision.
...To admit a mistake, apologize, and actively work to correct the behavior or issue, you must first set aside your ego and consider others above yourself.
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