Tag: communication
Workplace Safety Culture: First, Focus On Shared Identity (Managerial Courage)
It was 2003 and I was three weeks into taking the helm of a moving company and the department of transportation was about to...
4 Ways To Have A Better Staff Meeting
Why are we here?
In pretty much every company I work with, people complain about meetings. Too many meetings, useless meetings, a waste of time,...
Three Ways to Build “Ultra Passionate Fan” Support with Mark Hamill
A key aspect in being a leader is having people who follow you…voluntarily…and readily. Some may call these individuals “fans,” but after reading this...
One Important Question To Ask Your Team
Go ask each of your team members: Walk me through what makes a good work day for you.*
This simple request will get to the heart of...
Giving Feedback That’s Radically Transparent (Managerial Courage)
Want to know what radically transparent feedback looks like?
Here’s an actual email sent to Ray Dalio, the founder of Bridgewater Associates, by an employee...
Refreshing Truth Serum (Integrity & Trust)
I was taken aback when a CEO I work with said, “If we’re really honest, the truth is, we’re not going to follow through. ...
Your Boss Doesn’t Care About Your Boundaries at Work (Unless You...
In life, respect is one attribute we owe one another; but you can’t force a person to respect you. Setting a boundary defines us;...
The Words You Leave Behind
Does it resemble the person you wish to be?
After you leave. They linger.
What impression in the minds of others?
Where they swirl about turning into...
3 Ways to Conquer Performance Jitters (Self-Awareness)
Think back to your last high-stakes encounter. A major job interview. A nail-biting presentation. Maybe it was talking to your teen about his risky...
