Here’s your FFT for this week: Managing and leading is all about getting things done through others. Not by others. There’s a difference, isn’t there?
Category: Relationships and Influence
Monday Motivator, on the eve of Christmas…
I like this thought for the Monday before the Christmas holiday… “The spirit of Christmas is found when we lift the load of others.” ― Toni Sorenson And as we … Continue reading Monday Motivator, on the eve of Christmas…
Great Points Podcast: More on Managing Your Boss
Feedback: Focus Forward is the Only Option (that Works…)
As long as people work, there will be behavioral errors, and situations that need correcting. There is a lot of room for improvement in the way bosses, coworkers, and friends handle … Continue reading Feedback: Focus Forward is the Only Option (that Works…)
Why “Sandwiching” Constructive Feedback Between Two Complements Doesn’t Work
We’ve been addressing the best practices in giving employee feedback this month, and last week someone told me that she likes to sandwich the feedback between two complements. Like a … Continue reading Why “Sandwiching” Constructive Feedback Between Two Complements Doesn’t Work
Monday Motivator: Get that Ego Outa the Way
Lets start with is quote: “A brave man acknowledges the strength of others.” –Veronica Roth Sometimes, our own egos fear that noting the strengths of others may somehow get in … Continue reading Monday Motivator: Get that Ego Outa the Way
Great Points Podcast: Feedback that Works #3 – How to Make it STICK
Feedback: The Case for Taking Action
Are you so skittish about damaging a relationship or de-motivating a team member that you don’t give developmental feedback? You are not alone. It is unpleasant. Not fun. Can be … Continue reading Feedback: The Case for Taking Action
Preparing to Share Feedback
One of the most difficult things about providing employee feedback is to actually get TO IT! Unfortunately many managers and supervisors “wish it away,” and deal with a behavioral or … Continue reading Preparing to Share Feedback
Feedback Excellence: Feature versus Benefit
This month, we have been talking about ramping up your skills at sharing feedback.It brought to mind some of the same challenges people have with creating marketing copy. Many times … Continue reading Feedback Excellence: Feature versus Benefit