Tag: engagement
Top Gun On Five Overused Jargon To Avoid (Communication)
In the workplace, we often shortcut conversations by using clichés. While these quick, popular phrases are commonly understood, are you aware that they can...
The Superman Effect of Contagious Leadership (Develops Others)
I was speaking to a colleague last week who wasn’t feeling as if his leadership mattered. He has a high functioning team that needs...
How To Elevate Your Culture In Just 19 Words (Builds Strong...
It’s well understood that culture can make or break a workplace. Understanding what “culture” means, however, is a whole other matter. As a working...
How Leaders Suppress Engagement Through Attack Ads (Integrity & Trust)
Fear is (and has always been) a common technique utilized by those in power. As I recently wrote, some leaders overtly instill fear. These...
When Is Consensus A Bad Thing? The Three Stooges On Dissension...
In a society where people have the right to voice their opinions, a leader’s role is often to find consensus. On the occasion when...
How Not To “Bike-Shed” Your Feedback (Communication)
Bike-shedding refers to the act of spending lots of time on unimportant details while leaving crucial matters unattended.
The term traces back to 1955 article...
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...
Do You Get Compliance or Alliance?
What do you do when team members are not doing what you need (or ask) them to do?
Your job, as a team leader, is...
“Treat Us Like Adults, Not Children”
If this is a common refrain in your organization, consider its roots – why would your team suggest they’re treated like children?
Micromanagement
Lack...