Mind Tools Leadership

MAY 24, 2022

“I define connection as the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgment; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship.” Making Feedback Meaningful. The Feedback Sandwich. ” Brené Brown. Sarah Harvey. Observation.

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JULY 22, 2022

What you talk about, and the one on one meeting questions you ask, make all the difference in the performance of your team. If you find this post and others on the Lighthouse blog helpful, please go here and upvote Jason Evanish's answer.]. It's why the company I helped found, Lighthouse , is built to help you make the most of them.

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DECEMBER 19, 2022

Make your feedback really land. How to Build Rapport with Your Team. Some of that will be how comfortable they feel with you, but it's also then your mindset you'll have towards them. "Why isn't my team responding to me?!?". A friend of mine recently started leading a new team for a project he had kicked off a few months ago.

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AUGUST 19, 2022

Today, we look at what to talk about in your skip level meetings, with specific questions you can ask to improve communication throughout your organization. 55 Questions to Ask in a Skip Level Meeting to Improve Your Leadership. Get feedback and insights to help your managers, and their teams, improve.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Whether you're a manager looking to give tips to your employees on how you want them to approach their one-on-ones, or an employee looking to learn how to make the most of your one-on-ones , this post is for you. Be prepared Canceling 1 on 1s is not ok Have your tough conversations here Ask for feedback Make them actionable.

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JULY 5, 2022

Sometimes fixing your one on ones is as simple as asking some fresh questions , or making sure you have a foundation of trust and rapport before you talk about heavier topics. Ed note: Learn more about the value of one on ones: The Quantified Value of 1:1 Meetings and How to Make the Most of Them.]. Table of Contents.

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MAY 14, 2022

If you want your team to perform well, you have to give feedback to them regularly. Unfortunately, the most common way managers give feedback is something crudely called the sh*t sandwich. Put simply: Before you give the critical feedback, you open with something positive about them. Read through each of them and file them away.

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AUGUST 4, 2023

How are my managers really doing? The more removed from the day-to-day work you are, the harder it is to have a feel for what's happening and how people are really doing. The more removed from the day-to-day work you are, the harder it is to have a feel for what's happening and how people are really doing. Let's dive in.

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Vantage Circle

OCTOBER 17, 2022

This blog is an overview of all you should know about employee spotlights. How Is Employee Spotlight Different From Employee Testimonials? Later, you can post the conversation's transcript in blog format. Blog posts. Working in human resources, people realize employees are the most valuable assets to a company.

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Lolly Daskal

MAY 8, 2023

Make sure to ask for feedback and clarification to ensure that your message is being received and understood. This mindset can lead to a lack of self-awareness and a tendency to dismiss feedback and criticism. This mindset can lead to a lack of self-awareness and a tendency to dismiss feedback and criticism.

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MAY 26, 2022

Yet, any good leader knows how important they are. Over and over again we've seen how these meetings help managers and their teams. And if you're a skeptic, this may help you see how you can quantify a soft skill's value in a way you can appreciate. Are you new to 1:1 meetings? Or are you already a fan and advocate?

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Alison Green

MARCH 4, 2024

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Between the recession and Covid, I’ve had to change careers a couple times, but I’ve always received good feedback on my work and often comments from supervisors that I should be promoted in some way. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1.

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Vantage Circle

MARCH 22, 2022

As the job market continues to become competitive, recruiters leave no stone unturned in using every available tool to attract top talent. Many focus on metrics like candidate experience and engagement. Although they sound alike, they are different than you think! What Is Candidate Experience? It begins long before a job seeker applies for a job.

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JUNE 18, 2023

And while we see quotes from great leaders describe the importance of motivating people, they often do little to tell you how to actually do it. He is the one that gets the people to do the greatest things." - Ronald Reagan, 43rd President of the United States "Coaches who can outline plays on a black board are a dime a dozen.

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AIHR

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Just ask Zappos, the billion-dollar US-based online shoe and clothing retailer known for its non-negotiable commitment to cultural fit and creating an environment where employees genuinely love to work. One team focuses on skills for the job, and the other is dedicated to asking cultural fit interview questions.

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Lolly Daskal

JUNE 13, 2023

While these terms are often used to describe how people interact with the world around them, they can also have a significant impact on how people respond to leadership and communication styles. Here are the differences: What is an introvert?

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JULY 8, 2022

It's an essential question every leader must ask themselves. What separates a good leader vs. bad leader is how they handle the challenges they face every day. We previously wrote a post looking at how a positive outlook can make a huge difference in your daily happiness and how you lead.

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Vantage Circle

MARCH 12, 2024

People are right when they say that “no one” asked them if they are willing to work from home when the pandemic struck and now that they have settled in that life , they are being dictated to get back! Return to work surveys play a vital role in acquiring feedback and knowing about employees' desires and difficulties.

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MARCH 28, 2024

Because today’s post is going to show you how you can survive a performance improvement plan (PIP) and stay at the company you're at, avoiding being let go because of it. What to Do When You Get Put on a PIP Let's dive into what exactly you should do now that you’ve received a PIP. "Hey - We need to talk about something important….

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Walk Me

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Understanding what self-paced learning is and how to utilize it can help you optimize your funds as you contribute to the USD 101 billion of the US learning and development market in 2023. How to utilize enterprise self-paced learning Self-paced learning doesn’t mean a lack of support or structure for the learner.

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Optimum Associates

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The Essential Skill for Delivering Corrective, Positive and Self FEEDBACK “Quite so, Watson, you see but you do not observe” – Sherlock Holmes, “A Scandal in Bohemia” Feedback Mistakes Most experts agree on what “not to do” with regard to giving feedback.

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AUGUST 30, 2022

How can I look good to my boss? How do I stay on the same page as them? These are common questions mid-level leaders and individual contributors alike ask themselves, especially when they start working with a new team. We asked a number of leaders in the Lighthouse community for their advice on managing up.

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Vantage Circle

JANUARY 31, 2023

Finally, employees may feel that their feedback is not valued and that their responses won’t make a difference. Gain meaningful insights:  Because Pulse Surveys are sent out regularly, you are getting a better look at how things are currently going in an organization rather than waiting each year to gain insights.

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Chief Executive

APRIL 21, 2023

And while many commenters, news outlets, and blogs are more than happy to pile on and reprimand Owen for what she said during the meeting, I’d like to give her the benefit of the doubt. How we choose to do that is also critical, and there are a few things leaders should consider before communicating with their employees.

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Andrew Chen

JANUARY 15, 2024

Dear readers, As we enter a new year, many of us are setting goals to write more and create more content. As someone who has been writing consistently for the past decade, I wanted to share some strategies that have helped me in my writing journey, particularly in a professional context. These are things from X or books or Reddit or whatever.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

I don’t think I would have made it without her” “Vikram showed me how to get noticed and build the skills that unlocked my career.” And how do you do that? By asking the right questions. These are the kinds of things people say when they have a mentor that really makes a difference.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Today, we're going to shed some light on how to handle this. Today, we're going to shed some light on how to handle this. Be Inconsistent on: How you help people grow. How you give feedback. How hard to drive. So how do you live your values? In a nutshell, this is the Leadership Paradox.

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Walk Me

JUNE 15, 2023

To ensure new employees receive adequate training and support, it is important to evaluate their onboarding experience. ” This article will discuss the use of post-onboarding surveys to gather feedback from new employees. .” trillion in productivity. Michelle Smith , Vice President of Marketing for O.C.

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Peter Winick

JULY 31, 2023

How thought leadership can elevate sales teams and increase lead gen. So how do you create content that a sales team can easily access and assess? And how can you measure the success of it? Our conversation begins by establishing a baseline of how thought leadership and lead gen intersect.

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Know Your Team

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Meaningful feedback can come when we focus on these five questions to ask in a performance review. With performance review season upon us, a frequent question I receive is: “What questions to ask in a performance review?” As a leader, ask these questions… #1: What should I start, stop, or continue doing?

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Zenefits

AUGUST 17, 2022

Read further to learn what the essential communication skills in the workplace are and how you can use them effectively. Developing strong communication skills involves teaching people how to actively listen while being mindful of their nonverbal cues and their audience. The benefits of communication skills in the workplace.

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15Five

MAY 30, 2019

As children, we were asked this question over and over again. Even now as adults we ask the same question to the kids in our lives. We don’t ask, “what do you want to do ?” We ask, “what do you want to be ? ”. How many people actually feel a deep sense of belonging at their current job? A fireman! A rooster! (I

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Know Your Team

JUNE 13, 2022

As a new leader, get your bearings with these critical questions to ask when taking over a new team. A new leader recently asked me, “What are the important questions to ask when taking over a new team?” How are you supposed to navigate and lead a new team given these challenges?

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JUNE 2, 2022

Question: What do New Coke, texting your ex late at night, breakfast burritos at convenience stores, and real time feedback software for your team all have in common? While we can't help you with your regrettable dining decisions, or an ill-considered text, we can save you from getting on the disastrous hype train of "real time feedback.".

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JUNE 17, 2022

Everywhere we look, workplace research and leaders seem to be talking about how much employee development is valued by workers. How can your manager help you develop and grow? Think about how frustrating parts of your career have been when you feel stagnated. As a manager, what do you do?

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Ed Batista

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Last week the founders of Heyday, Samiur Rahman and Sam DeBrule, launched Ask Ed , which enables anyone to enter a question and receive an A.I.-generated generated answer derived from an interpretation of the contents of this website. I also think it has something to teach us about the future of coaching and other helping professions.

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Zenefits

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

So let’s see what a collaborative hiring process is, what its three main benefits are, and how you can implement it in your organization. Get a sense of how the company operates. Posting job ads on job boards. Screening candidates. Holding interviews and assessments. Managing onboarding processes. Evaluation. Onboarding.

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