Lolly Daskal

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Without pressuring anyone, encourage quieter employees to share their thoughts. Thank people for participating, and make sure your gratitude shows up officially in performance reviews. Encourage candor. Make sure people know that “We want to know what you think” isn’t just lip service. Listen to understand. Mind your body language.

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Lolly Daskal

DECEMBER 29, 2023

The increasing pressure to deliver results: Today’s leaders are under more pressure than ever before to deliver results, and this can be a source of stress and anxiety. Leadership is a challenging task, and it is even more challenging in today’s fast-paced, complex and uncertain world.

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Lolly Daskal

MARCH 7, 2023

This helps leaders think more clearly, which can be crucial in times of uncertainty or high pressure. But in time, every executive reaches a point when their performance suffers and failure persists. There are four key perspectives that I believe a leader must have in order to make a meaningful impact on those they lead.

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LSA Global

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Better Engage Your Team by Overcoming Unrealistic Targets Because of all the pressures to keep pace, team leaders and team members often find themselves grappling with the challenge of unrealistic targets that have been set for them. In some win at all costs organizational cultures , declining a request can have negative consequences.

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AIHR

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In this blog post, we’ll look at how it happens and provide tips on how to avoid it so your organization enjoys maximum efficiency. Employees are not cross-trained : Inadequate cross-training inhibits employees from performing tasks beyond their job descriptions. As an HR professional, you need to ensure workforce optimization.

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Lolly Daskal

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Leadership carries a more significant burden of accountability, as top leadership shoulders the responsibility for organizational outcomes, while managers experience less results-oriented pressure due to their position’s location within the hierarchy. A remarkable leader doesn’t always make an exceptional manager, and vice versa.

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Vantage Circle

JANUARY 17, 2024

In this blog, we'll explore more such advantages of clan culture. Shared values and Beliefs According to Harvard Business Review, Teams with a strong sense of shared purpose and values have a 17% increase in performance compared to teams without a strong sense of purpose and values. That's the allure of a 'Clan Culture.'

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LSA Global

APRIL 1, 2024

Our leadership simulation assessment data tells us that high performing leadership teams chart a clear course for their organizations to thrive regardless of the uncertainty and competition that they face. Strong strategic alignment creates constructive collaboration for a company to perform at its peak.

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LSA Global

AUGUST 16, 2023

What We Know Works – High Performing Sales Managers Ask any savvy sales executive what drives high revenue growth other than having “the next iPhone,” and they will most likely tell you some version of skilled sales managers who know how to lead, manage, and coach their sales teams to higher performance.

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Lolly Daskal

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

When facing challenges: A great leader is able to remain calm and composed under pressure. Becoming a great leader that your team needs and deserves, requires a combination of various skills and characteristics. Here are 10 key times when a leader can demonstrate their abilities and make a positive impact on their team and organization.

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Lolly Daskal

JANUARY 30, 2023

They may feel overwhelmed by the pressure to succeed, and this can take a toll on their mental health. “Grit” is defined as passion and perseverance towards long-term goals, and it is considered a crucial ingredient for success. Clouded judgment: Excessive grit can also cloud a leader’s judgment.

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Employee Engagement Leadership Development Manager 141

Lolly Daskal

MARCH 8, 2023

Finding joy can be particularly difficult in a high-pressure environment. Here are some suggestions to express and that would make a difference to those you lead: Make today count. People often forget that the activities they do today will impact their future. This can help motivate and inspire them to continue pushing forward.

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Lolly Daskal

DECEMBER 14, 2023

This will help to alleviate some of the pressure on your leader and allow them to focus on more important tasks. But in time, every executive reaches a point when their performance suffers and failure persists. It can be difficult for employees when their leader is stuck in the weeds. Speak to your leader and express your concerns.

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Lolly Daskal

AUGUST 24, 2023

This means protecting them from unnecessary stress or pressure, advocating for them when needed, and creating a positive and supportive work environment. But in time, every executive reaches a point when their performance suffers and failure persists. This distinction can be the key to achieving exceptional results as a leader.

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LSA Global

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

We know from our organizational alignment research that strategic clarity accounts for 31% of the difference between high and low performing companies in terms of revenue growth, profitability, customer loyalty, leadership effectiveness, and employee engagement. That is why strategies for executive teams to stay aligned are paramount.

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Lolly Daskal

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Leadership can be a demanding role, and it’s all too easy for leaders to become overwhelmed by the pressures and responsibilities that come with the job. But in time, every executive reaches a point when their performance suffers and failure persists. Seek support: Leaders don’t have to go it alone.

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Walk Me

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Although many enjoyed this experience, it also came with stresses, such as: Social isolation The pressure to learn new digital workflows Increased cyber security risk Distractions at home Difficulty collaborating with coworkers Feeling pressured to work more The inability to unplug from the internet. Why Is Resilience Important?

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LSA Global

JULY 15, 2023

3 New Sales Manager Tips for Success for Your First 90-Days We know from our sales management training that being a high performing solution seller often leads to a promotion to sales management. Unfortunately, experience as a high performing solution seller does not fully prepare sales reps to lead others.

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LSA Global

OCTOBER 23, 2023

As they move upward and into different roles, their ability to perform at the top of their game significantly impacts the course and success of the business. When transitions to leadership are done wrong, the new leader’s teams have a 20% decrease in employee engagement and 15% lower performance.

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Vantage Circle

JANUARY 23, 2023

They are problem solvers, multi-talented, multi-skilled, and ready for a wide range of challenges. They distinguish themselves not just by excelling at a certain few areas but rather by their versatility. They are the Chief Experience Officers (CXO). If you are one of those aiming to hire a CXO, here are some details that should help you.

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Lolly Daskal

JUNE 28, 2022

Leadership requires the ability to be decisive—to trust your experience, knowledge and instincts and make decisions under pressure. Every leader is different, with their own style and skills. But there are some qualities they all share—qualities are essential to success in leadership. It allows you to be mindful and decisive. Self-confidence.

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Lolly Daskal

JULY 10, 2023

Don’t ask employees to attend optional events: While it’s important to foster a sense of community within the workplace, it’s not fair to pressure employees to attend events that are not mandatory. Otherwise, it can create anxiety and stress for your employees.

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LSA Global

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Employee Resilience Matters In our leadership action learning programs , we define employee resilience as the ability to respond in a healthy way to pressure, to deal with difficult situations, and to overcome challenges. We know from change management simulation data that employee resilience is important.

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Lolly Daskal

JULY 18, 2023

They are not swayed by external pressures or the opinions of others, and they stand firm in their values and beliefs. But in time, every executive reaches a point when their performance suffers and failure persists. Authentic leaders are a rare and valuable commodity in the business world. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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Vantage Circle

AUGUST 3, 2020

As a result, corporate houses were increasingly concerned with left-brain viewpoints such as strategic planning, performance management, reasoning, analytical thinking, and profits. 13:51) Under so much work pressure, how practical is corporate nirvana? 13:51) Under so much work pressure, how practical is corporate nirvana? (15:10)

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LSA Global

APRIL 29, 2024

According to Gallup, leaders directly influence 70% of team engagement and performance. Unfortunately, the vast majority of leaders receive no leadership training prior to being promoted, and most companies rate their leadership development programs as ineffective.

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LSA Global

JANUARY 12, 2023

Post Workshop Learning Best Practices Research Based upon over 800 training measurement projects , we know that training by itself — even if it is highly customized and well regarded — only changes the on-the-job behavior and performance of 1-in-5 training participants. Just remember that learning reflection is not an event.

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Get Lighthouse

OCTOBER 13, 2023

But in a toxic positivity culture, everyone feels pressured to smile and act like everything's fine. This creates an environment where employees feel pressure to put on a happy face and pretend everything is fine, even when it is not. Do you ever feel like you can't be honest at work? As a leader, you set the culture.

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15Five

MARCH 21, 2017

It’s no surprise that employee engagement numbers have been abysmal for the last few years (and if that is a surprise, you need to read our blog more often.) Is it a shift in performance management strategy, or advances in HR technology? 2) Performance Management Technology 2.0. 2) Performance Management Technology 2.0.

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Walk Me

AUGUST 7, 2023

Will AI robots take over or help organizations provide the best services imaginable? Will VR create an immersive, virtual learning environment that pushes employee engagement to new heights or negatively impact communication and basic skills? Best practices for digital work trends in 2023 What are future of work trends?

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Organizational Development Solutions

JUNE 28, 2018

With the day-to-day operations, extreme pressure from stakeholders and fires being put out every day, you may think time for reflection is impossible. This may sound too simplistic, but to truly be a high performing organization, leaders must make this a priority. From the quiet reflection will come even more effective action.”

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Walk Me

JANUARY 31, 2023

This can often spark internal resistance to change, resulting in low employee performance and decreased productivity if not remedied. Learning curves are a way to measure the relationship between a person’s performance on an activity and the time and effort required for them to finish. is it a gradual or incremental change?).

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LSA Global

NOVEMBER 26, 2022

Neglecting the Long-term Leaders face enormous pressure to meet short-term goals. Lacking Clarity in Direction Our organizational alignment research found that strategic clarity accounts for 31% of the difference between high and low performing teams. Even the most subtle leadership behaviors (e.g.,

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LSA Global

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

We assess them to see what matters most and then cover them in our sales management training program for sales leaders that focuses on how to lead, manage, and coach sales teams for higher performance. The Top 10 Categories Related to Key Sales Management Skills Every company, marketplace, and sales team faces similar yet unique challenges.

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LSA Global

JULY 30, 2022

Work Team Effectiveness For organizations that get it right, work team effectiveness can be a source of significant performance improvement. The Culture – Health, Performance, and Alignment Smart leaders know that overall team strategy and objectives are just the first step. Here’s how to build a more effective work team.

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LSA Global

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Our organizational alignment research found that culture accounts for 40% of the difference between high and low performing companies and teams. If you think you have a broken corporate culture that is getting in the way of where you want to go, then this article is for you. And you are not alone. Lack of confidence in leadership.

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Lolly Daskal

OCTOBER 5, 2023

It is the ability to stay on course , even when faced with adversity. It is the capacity to cope with challenges , disruption and setbacks , without engaging in dysfunctional behavior or harming others. Leaders with resilience have the power to stay focused , driven , and positive even during the most difficult of times.

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