Tag: feedback
How to Lift Someone Who Falls Down on the Job
In a discussion about how to build high-performance teams, Transformational Energy Leadership podcast host Dr. Matthew Woolsey asked me a tough question: “What can leaders do when someone is really just falling down on the... Continue reading
Here Is a New Way to Stop Saying “But”
A dear client and I were having a call the other day, discussing some development that one of his subordinates needed. “I’m going to tell her that this is good,” he said, “but I need... Continue reading
How to Generate Your Own Advice When You Don’t Have Anyone Else’s
When I ran into a local café to pick up some lunch, I saw a young woman who used to work there. She was visiting old colleagues after her first month as a first-year college... Continue reading
Why Can’t Corporate Communications Be Better for People?
The other day an email with the innocuous subject line “Update from Skillshare” hit my inbox. Usually, I ignore the messages I get from online education providers. But I’d posted a course on Skillshare, back... Continue reading
How to Help Yourself If You’re Feeling Stuck At Work
This article originally appeared on Forbes. When I interview executives for corporate change management or improvement projects, they often talk about the feeling that they’re not making or seeing enough progress. Indeed, according to Gallop’s 2017... Continue reading
These Unexpected Lessons Help New Managers Be Successful
Being responsible for managers early in their careers is no picnic. There are so many things that they don’t know — and can mess up! Here are several crucial areas experienced managers often don’t think... Continue reading
In Forbes: How To Rise To The Occasion After Negative Feedback
This article originally appeared on Forbes.com. It’s hard to take criticism well. When we’re receiving negative feedback, it’s common to flash back to past experiences of being found wanting from times as early as childhood.... Continue reading
How to Get a New Employee Off on the Right Foot
“What do I need to do to make sure James gets off to a good start?” my client asked. Leaders talk a lot about setting people up for success, but most onboarding seems to focus... Continue reading