Listening to Understand
Listening is a crucial leadership skill. Listening shows you are committed to the other person’s point of view. Like all aspects of leadership, mindset is key. Is your intention to understand, or to confirm what you already believe to be true? Is your mindset focused on curiosity and learning? Active Listening Many communication specialists focus […]
Don’t Dismiss Gratitude: Here’s Why
It’s November, and I’m discussing gratitude. Yes, it’s cheesy and everybody’s doing it, but there is a reason why we as a culture return to the concept of gratitude each and every year. It’s on the nose, but it’s often forgotten. And quite frankly, it’s often misunderstood and used ineffectively in the workplace. Understand the […]
Bring Clarity to Accountability: Helping people understand the job expectations and what it takes to succeed.
I often hear leaders say: “No one on my team does what they’re supposed to be doing. “Or, “I’m so frustrated because I have to do it all.” Sound familiar? These phrases are an indicator that there might be a lack of clarity and communication about the role expectations and success factors in your organization.
What Are Driving Forces And Why Should You Care
We all have a core driving force, or a motivation, that launches us into action and fuels our whole world. But the impact of driving forces, what motivates us, isn’t always visible. As team members and leaders, considering the impact of these driving forces will make a huge difference in the success of our team and the engagement of our people (ourselves included!).
How to Identify & Leverage Individual Motivation
“People just don’t want to work.” I’m hearing this idea more and more despite the fact that it simply isn’t true. People do want to work when the work motivates them. That leads to the next assumption statement. “Isn’t everybody motivated by ______________” (fill in the blank)? We make assumptions that what motivates us is […]
Why You Should Use DISC to Understand Your Team
Is your team as successful as they could be? The DISC assessment is not only a fantastic personal development tool, but it’s an essential resource for getting the most and the best from your team. Here are three ways DISC can be used to understand and improve your team. Conflict Resolution When working with teams […]
3 Ways to Use DISC in Designing a High-Performance Team
When you consider the criteria for a new hire, how much weight do you give to how they are going to behave? While you likely use behavioral interviewing questions, they are subjective – both for the person answering the question and the person asking the question. Because we all have biases, it is important to […]
Yes, I’m an Assessment Junkie (DISC is a Scientific Shortcut)
As a reformed assessment junkie, I focus my energy on assessment tools that offer the biggest bang for my buck. And that is why DISC is one of the tools I use most often with my clients.
4 Key Components of a Successful Team
Not only does it matter that the team shares values, but also that they define those values, like respect, integrity, and collaboration, in similar ways
3 Reasons Why Leaders Need to Face Their Fear
Self-awareness is the foundation of all aspects of emotional intelligence (EQ). Leaders (and their teams) benefit when the leader is able to no only recognize their emotions but determine how to respond to them. Managing your reactions allows you to stay in control and do the work that needs to get done, instead of being held hostage by what you’re experiencing internally.