https://youtu.be/KUWykCUz3sU Reflection Activity Video Transcript Reflection Activity What are “the Big 6” variables in education, and how do they...
“Your growth determines who you are. Who you are will determine who you attract. Who you attract determines the...
Complacency develops for many reasons, with one being a perception that new ideas are unwelcome or even rejected. To...
Help your team members envision a brighter future, with the change in action. While being transparent, consider what positive...
High performing teams, and teams of individuals who are just getting to know each other may have different ideas,...
It’s easy to think that an organization can “arrive” at excellence and then take a breather. In reality, organizational...
Not sure what to change or if change is needed? Invite a critical friend to observe your meeting and...
Schedule time each quarter to connect with a few external stakeholders. Ask for feedback and perceptions about the organization’s...
Communicate about a crisis as openly and honestly as possible. Don’t try to leave out information, mislead the public...
Don’t forget why you started on the path of continuous improvement. Regularly remind yourself and your team why changes...
When working on a Fishbone diagram, you may find that there could be several problems related to your project...
Have someone you would love to learn from? Approach them! Be ready to make the commitment to bettering yourself and...
Revisit your organization’s processes every 90 days and decide if it is effective and efficient or if the process...
Have a look at your compliance standards. Where are you allowing variance, and should you?
Review the strategic actions of a current goal and break the actions into smaller steps to be measured with...
Nothing new or great is achieved by doing things the way they have always been done. Leaders that apply...
Self-awareness is the ability to recognize and understand your moods, emotions, drive, and your effect on others. To improve...
Fully activating a strategic plan and engaging all employees includes setting the stage and helping your team visualize the...
Spend as much time as possible observing and learning. Review all of your organization’s content possible such as training...
Symptoms of silos include: Lack of information or knowledge sharing across teams, Major projects are a surprise to people...
Follow through with your crisis communication plan after the crisis has blown over. Do what you say you will...
An organization’s reputation will fare better during a crisis if the organization can get in front of the messages...
How will you respond when a crisis hits your organization? What information needs to be communicated to employees? to...
We give people every opportunity to improve their skills and choose to change their behavior through coaching, performance conversations,...
When leaders are communicating with employees about goals, strategy, or organizational change, employees often have tough questions. When cascading...
When we’re trying to accomplish really important goals, it’s easy to forget to celebrate progress. For one week, keep...
Use quick huddles or short beginning of shift meetings to culture build by highlighting one of the organization’s values...
BETTER THAN GOOD It’s not enough for organizations to be good. For those who want to be the top...
Candidates spend a lot of time looking for the right jobs, reading job descriptions, and filling out forms to...
Leaders lead by always owning the organization in good times and in challenging times. State the mission/vision of the...
Identify a new challenge you would like to take on or a new skill you are passionate about developing....
If your organization isn’t providing a formal career map or development plan for you, take ownership and create your...
What are your greatest work successes? What are your talents and strengths? Think of one way to increase the...
Define Priorities and Expectations The strategic planning includes development of a shared vision for success. This vision is accomplished through intentional engagement of internal and external...
50% of high performers say they expect at least a monthly sit down with their managers, but only 53%...
Write one thank you note thanking one employee for extra effort at work, post the note on the board,...
To affect change, we must be honest with ourselves and with others. Explain to stakeholders why their feedback is...
Team leaders and organization leaders set the example for how customers are treated. When leaders connect with employees, employees...
A copilot mentoring relationship is reciprocal. Both parties can rely on each other for help navigating the personalities in...
Does your organization benefit society while also doing business? If your organization operates in a sustainable way or benefits...
The Cambridge Dictionary defines hardwired as “automatically thinking or behaving in a particular way.” Our goal as leaders is...
Employees want leaders who are approachable, work alongside them, provide training and development opportunities, build a relationship with them,...
All Signs Point To Change Consider the case of digital vs. film photography. One of the largest brands in...
We can be our own biggest critic if we let ourselves. An internal monologue of negative thoughts can be...
We All Want Success No one gets out of bed hoping to perform worse today than yesterday. The way...
Employees feel valuable and motivated when they are recognized for their contributions. Authentic, consistent, and specific recognition aligned with...
Identify 1-2 specific, high-leverage next steps from stakeholder feedback that will make the biggest difference to those you serve...
Create organizational standards for email communication. Should the sender receive a response within 24 hours? Are your employees expected...
Reflect on where you see the organization going in the next five years. Is that where you want it...
If we know “confronting the brutal facts” can take individuals and organizations from Good to Great, why are the...
EMOTIONAL RATIONALITY The Elephant and the Rider analogy is often used to describe the relationship between our emotional side...
Research what’s trending in your industry and anticipate what problems you will encounter for the projects you’re currently working...
Avoid adding to your pain and suffering by being overly sensitive. Don’t over-react to minor things or take things...
Get excited about what you do and then let that excitement loose on the people you work with.
Ensure everyone on your team has a place, a purpose, is prepared, and is passionate about what they do.
Relate, don’t compare. During every meeting and interaction this week, identify how you can transfer and implement an idea...
Stories build legends and legends build legacies. Share the stories that shaped your company and values with a new-hire.
“Bring 3 times the number of good things as to the number of problems.” – Quint Studer
Being a leader is a choice you make each day you come to work. Choose to listen better, set...
Think about how you impact the culture and climate of the organization. Identify and commit to role modeling an...
Identify a best practice that’s currently being used by another unit or department that your team can implement to...
Analyze your actions for today and determine if they are in line with the mission and values of your...
Identify what it looks like to model one of your organization’s values for all of your employees. Values shouldn’t...
Start moving barriers today by writing down your top three obstacles. “Obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you...
You cannot pick your talents or IQ, but you can choose your character. You can’t separate a leader’s character...
People follow leaders that can see beyond today’s problems and visualize a brighter future. Show your team the connection...
Identify what priorities will allow you to lead a happy life and let those things guide you.
