Michael McKinney

APRIL 6, 2023

Conversely when you don’t have momentum you are better than you look. Source: There Is an I in Team: What Elite Athletes and Coaches Really Know About High Performance * * * Look for these ideas every Thursday on the Leading Blog. Dave Ramsey on momentum: “Momentum is an interesting and somewhat elusive thing.

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Lolly Daskal

MAY 4, 2023

As a leader, it’s inevitable that you will be called upon to have difficult conversations. Whether it’s addressing a performance issue, dealing with conflict, or having a tough conversation with a team member, these types of conversations can be challenging and uncomfortable. What are you hoping to accomplish?

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Lolly Daskal

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

However, leadership is not always easy and leaders are often faced with difficult conversations they must have. In order to be an effective leader, it’s important to learn how to stay in control during these emotionally challenging conversations. This can help to foster understanding and create a more productive conversation.

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Lolly Daskal

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

It’s inevitable that every leader will encounter difficult conversations that will test their leadership. Here are ten ways to stay calm in difficult leadership conversations, so that you can handle any difficult situation with poise and professionalism: Take a deep breath: The power of deep breathing can’t be understated.

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AIHR

APRIL 15, 2024

Performance management 3. Human Resource Management, or HR Management, or HRM, is the practice of managing people to achieve a better (organizational) performance. This is what Human Resource Management boils down to: optimizing organizational performance through better management of human resources. Let’s get started!

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Lolly Daskal

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

It’s essential for effective leadership, as it allows you to build relationships and navigate difficult conversations with ease. Be willing to talk about difficult subjects: As a leader, it’s important to be able to have difficult conversations with your team members. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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Lolly Daskal

JANUARY 29, 2024

However, tough conversations are often the most memorable and can significantly impact morale. Structure Your Key Messages: Plan your conversation, focusing on what you want your audience to think, feel, and do. Lead From Within: Address difficult conversations with empathy and strategy to guide your team through challenging times. #1

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15Five

DECEMBER 20, 2022

A formalized goal-setting process is essential for any organization that wants to define and track business objectives and drive high performance. If you’re new to OKRs, check out our blog on the basics of OKR goals for a helpful overview.). Integrates with your other performance management tools. Aligns with manager check-ins.

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Lolly Daskal

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

In the dynamic world of leadership, achieving high performance is an ever-pursued goal. While the leadership is constantly evolving, there are three timeless priorities that remain essential for anyone aspiring to become a high-performing leader. This deeper level of connection promotes teamwork and empowers individuals to thrive.

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Lolly Daskal

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Building a high-performance team is essential for achieving success in any organization. As an effective leader, it is important to understand that high performance doesn’t happen by accident; it requires careful nurturing and effort. So, how do the best leaders create high-performance team cultures?

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Walk Me

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The 9 box grid is a matrix that helps you map out employees based on two key factors: their performance and their potential. The grid is divided into nine boxes, each representing a different combination of performance and potential. It’s often based on the most recent performance evaluations.

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Growth Hacker

JULY 5, 2022

and due to their predictability, teams can reverse engineer their conversion rates and approximately find out what they need to work on. which converts in about 20 blog posts. The product team example: There are multiple ways to measure how your product team is performing?—?and they use an output-based approach.

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Vantage Circle

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Feedback offers invaluable insights into past performance. In this blog, we’ll explore feedback vs feedforward. Feedback Feedback refers to the process in which information is given to an entity regarding some aspect of their behavior or performance. Feedback Feedforward Focuses on past performance or behavior.

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Lolly Daskal

MAY 16, 2023

Here are four things that great leaders do to improve their communication skills: They listen actively: Great leaders don’t just hear what others are saying, they actively listen and engage with the conversation. But in time, every executive reaches a point when their performance suffers and failure persists.

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Lolly Daskal

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Don’t #2: Avoid Difficult Conversations: Avoiding difficult conversations can lead to unresolved issues and tensions within your team. Approach these conversations with empathy and a solutions-oriented mindset. But in time, every executive reaches a point when their performance suffers and failure persists.

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Walk Me

JANUARY 10, 2024

In a feedback loop, employees can receive feedback about their performance, make changes, and then receive further feedback on their updated performance. Regular performance reviews can create feedback loops: 360-degree feedback, an open-door policy, and recognition and rewards programs. Diverse perspectives.

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Lolly Daskal

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

It can also disrupt the flow of conversation and prevent you from fully understanding what they are trying to say. Pretending to listen: This is when you nod along and give nonverbal cues that you are listening, but you are actually distracted or not fully engaged in the conversation. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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Mind Tools Team Management

OCTOBER 20, 2022

In a recent blog, we recommended four books to help you to learn about Black history and experiences. Avoid Performative Allyship. These could all be considered examples of performative allyship, where support for someone or something is “performed,” rather than being something actually helpful.

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Lolly Daskal

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Never reticent or shrink: Empathetic leaders never shy away from difficult conversations. They understand that avoiding conflict or difficult conversations can have negative consequences and actively work to address any issues that arise in a timely and effective manner. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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Alison Green

APRIL 18, 2024

At the time of our initial conversation, I had suggested that maybe my struggle with small talk had contributed to that feedback, and joked that my natural reaction to seeing acquaintances in the grocery store is to duck behind a display. Your blog was invaluable to me during my job search.

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Get Lighthouse

JANUARY 16, 2024

To get this sent to your inbox every week, along with our latest long form essays on this blog, you can sign up here. Our human study results demonstrate that EmotionPrompt significantly boosts the performance of generative tasks (10.9% average improvement in terms of performance, truthfulness, and responsibility metrics)."

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Zenefits

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

Top performers don’t just magically appear. Increased employee engagement Employees who remember speaking to their manager about career goals within the last 6 months are more likely to be engaged than those who haven’t had the same type of conversation. They learn and grow as part of their career commitment.

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Lolly Daskal

APRIL 8, 2024

Real-Time Sentiment Analysis: AI can perform real-time sentiment analysis on written and spoken communication. This capability enables leaders to gauge the emotional tone of conversations and respond with greater sensitivity and empathy.

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Walk Me

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Leaders need a detailed plan to pinpoint and tackle performance challenges within a multifaceted organization. Conversely, a lack of congruence, or a mismatch among these elements, can cause various issues, including reduced productivity, high employee turnover , and customer dissatisfaction.

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John Maxwell

AUGUST 31, 2021

In this blog I would like to explore three of the seven words of love that are most needed right now: being patient, kind, and trusting. It seems in 2021, we have lost our ability to have constructive conversations with those of opposing views and opinions. Be Patient: Have Self-Control in Difficult Situations. See you then!

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Know Your Team

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

If you’ve never been a fan of performance reviews, our tool + guide are for you. . The concept of “performance reviews” has always felt odd to you, as a result. As a leader, you want your team to continually level-up and improve – but a “performance review” doesn’t accomplish that. Reviews are not for people.

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Scott Elbin

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In a phone conversation with a senior executive last week, he greeted me by exclaiming, “Happy January 39 th !” Pretty much every senior leader I work with has a plate that is overflowing with big issues – return to office initiatives, higher performance goals, huge investments, achieving operational excellence, you name it.

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Lolly Daskal

MARCH 30, 2023

Addressing the disorganization: Once you’ve identified the problem, it’s time to have a conversation with your leader about it. It’s important to approach this conversation with empathy and a willingness to find a solution. Rather than simply pointing out the problem. . #1

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Lolly Daskal

MAY 22, 2023

By keeping the conversation centered on the problem, leaders can help team members come to a resolution without letting emotions get in the way. They facilitate the conversation, but they encourage the participants to come up with their own solutions. . #1 Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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Vantage Circle

JULY 6, 2020

It’s mostly about how managers treat people at work, like being in a conversation or asking for feedback. Performance is important but it’s equally necessary to keep the relationship first and foremost for the employees to feel the connection. 26.18) About Jason’s book- Unlocking High Performance and it’s community. (27:57)

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Walk Me

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Those are: deep curiosity honest introspection humble acknowledgment empathetic engagement authentic conversations vulnerable interactions courageous responsibilities. Allyship means people will challenge the company’s status quo with many difficult conversations. On the surface, performative allyship seems positive.

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Vantage Circle

JANUARY 2, 2020

The conversation ended with Melanie saying, “Thank you. Then she went and performed beautifully even despite the fact that she was doubting her abilities, like, 9 hours ago. times more likely “to feel empowered to perform to the best of their abilities.”. In her article at Inc. I feel heard.”. A lower turnover rate.

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Lolly Daskal

MARCH 5, 2024

Work on enhancing your listening skills, delivering clear messages, and fostering open, honest conversations with your team. But in time, every executive reaches a point when their performance suffers and failure persists. Improve Communication Skills: Effective communication is at the core of leadership.

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Lolly Daskal

JANUARY 10, 2024

Open a Dialogue: Once you’ve spotted the issue, the next crucial step is to initiate a candid conversation. Discuss key performance indicators (KPIs) and other metrics that can serve as markers of success, helping your leader rise above the weeds and realign their vision. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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15Five

APRIL 30, 2024

In this blog, we’ll debunk some common myths surrounding remote employee engagement and explore the reality behind them. Encourage team members to share personal anecdotes or icebreakers during meetings to spark conversation. Use occasional team challenges or competitions to ignite friendly rivalries and team spirit.

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Vantage Circle

APRIL 18, 2022

Read our blog on: 8 Ways To Call Out Racial Injustice At Work. Try having an honest conversation. You can try having an open and honest conversation about how you feel. Must Read: 8 Tips On How To Have Difficult Conversations With Employees. Look for gaslighting tendencies during conversations, written or in person.

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Vantage Circle

MARCH 21, 2022

To help you with that, this blog aims to provide you with all of the necessary solutions and help you deal with them without difficulty. Conduct one-on-one conversations with them and be transparent with your concerns. Keep the conversation constructive and remain calm while raising the issues. Gossiping about everything.

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