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Vague feedback might actually be the feedback you’re looking for
The next time you receive vague feedback, don’t take it for granted.
Simplify your messages rather than adding to them
Rather than adding to your messages, take away from and simplify them.
Learning to work with our differences
If we’re going to overcome our differences, we need to first embrace the discomfort our differences create.
The right way to get things done
There are often many ways to do something. Create an environment in which the team can find their best way.
Don’t take people’s wellbeing for granted
Never take how they seem to be doing for granted.
Seeing the impact of your leadership
Seeing the impact of your leadership.
Look to understand before telling them what you think
Reveal an understanding of how they see their world.
Great leaders share with their teams
You will be a more successful leader when everyone is leading.
Invite with two powerful words
“What else?” Two words. Powerful invitation.
Feeling like you’re losing? Claim your wins.
Try spending at least five minutes every day claiming your wins.
Referential power and your leadership
The outcomes would likely be suboptimal if all used was referential power.
Leadership and positional power
Positional power and leadership can go hand in hand.
The difference between fear and courage
The difference between fear and courage is a choice you get to make.
The illusion of problems
What if everything you think is stopping you isn’t true?
When the feedback isn’t meaningful
When all you’re hearing is fuzzy feedback, people don’t know what you’re trying to accomplish.
Biases are a part of the human experience
Biases prove you’re alive, so why not understand them rather than deny you have any?
The difference between losing and failing
“There is a difference between losing and failing. Losing reflects the score. Failing reflects our attitude.” — Simon Sinek Which one do you prefer?
The choice behind your complaint
Are you looking to validate your feelings or resolve a problem when you complain? Choose wisely.
Get curious when you don’t understand
One of the most powerful questions you can ask when you hear something you don’t agree with is, “Would you tell me more about that?”
When the feedback isn’t meaningful
People don’t know what you’re trying to accomplish when you only hear fuzzy feedback.
Do your people align with your corporate values?
Do your people understand and align with your corporate values? If not, it’s time to do work to change that.
Your leadership is defined by your actions
Leaders take small deliberate actions that move things towards the goal. What actions will you take today?
Are you afraid of trying something new today?
What would you do if you knew the universe wants you to succeed?
Stay in touch with what’s really going on
Starbucks CEO Laxman Nirasimhan works in their stores. How do you stay in touch with what’s really going on?
