Be Vulnerable to Create Connection Dr. Brene Brown, research professor at the University of Houston, defines vulnerability as “The...
Leader Action Plan As leaders collaborate to discuss upcoming goals that will cascade down to their teams, we recommend...
Moving Forward Leaders are just as human as the rest of the team. The first step in moving forward...
Critical Characteristics of a Leader Resilient teams are more prepared to respond quickly to problems and make better changes...
High performing teams, and teams of individuals who are just getting to know each other may have different ideas,...
If the months keep passing and you keep forgetting to connect with customers, use your calendar to establish a...
“You create the culture in your environment.” – Dr. Natalie Harder. If you want a positive culture in your...
Surround yourself with other individuals who lead their own work, and exchange ideas and best practices with one another....
As leaders working with individuals to support their growth and improvements it’s important to be aware of the time...
After an initial communication of all organizational goals, consider focusing on one goal at a time during the next...
When we’re trying to accomplish really important goals, it’s easy to forget to celebrate progress. For one week, keep...
Track your actions for one week to develop an awareness of how you stack up in the area of modeling standards and expectations.
When you find yourself describing a supervisee as “a great employee, but lacks punctuality,” use what comes after the...
Don’t start the low performer conversation with a greeting such as, “How are you?” This is not the time...
Reflect on your current connections and pinpoint someone you think would love to establish a mentor/mentee relationship with you...
What tactics do you have in place to create better alignment in the workplace? Are you training your leaders in...
How do we get people to trust? We start with trusting first. Share a vulnerable experience with a colleague...
The initial reaction is to slow down and back off because leaders tend to be uncomfortable with discomfort. This...
Executive leaders should constantly strive to keep their team informed, as well as the entire organization. Be certain your...
Is your organization or department retaining talent? Is there room for improvement in your hiring process? Chances are there...
Set aside specific time in your schedule after meetings to take notes. You’ll be meeting with many people and...
Time yourself writing your name with your non-dominant hand. Then, time yourself writing your name with your dominant hand....
“Make a commitment to intentionally grow. Identify the areas in which you want to grow. There should be at...
Be aware of your actions as a leader but also be aware of the actions of the leadership team....
Team members look to the leader to set the expectation. Leaders must lead by example and align their actions...
Pre-planning for conversations with employees is the sign of a high-performing leader. Preparation is necessary for identifying a clear...
“Emotional intelligence, not knowledge, education or experience, is the key driver in leader success. To excel in personal competence,...
Set up an exploratory pipeline program for new leaders interested in building career options within the organization. Partner a...
When you consistently treat people with respect, transparency, fairness, and gratitude, you’re building a strong emotional bank account with...
Compliance conversations are often uncomfortable. It’s important to be clear and direct about expectations and steps for correction. Avoiding...
We/They is easy to do and often undetected. Bringing the practice to light and learning how to spot statements...
Retaining high-performers is absolutely key to the success of the organization. Top-performing employees drive the culture and achieve quality...
Rolling out results with employees is a powerful form of transparency that breeds trust among employees. When employees trust...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlRNR3w8tzg&feature=youtu.be Reflection Activity Video Transcript Reflection Activity Which of Sabrina’s 5 lessons is most relevant to your team right...
Set aside specific time in your schedule after meetings to take notes. When meeting with many people you’ll want...
Professional organizations and industry events are a great way to meet experts in your industry. These are people you...
Ask employees to reflect on their own performance: What’s working well & why? What’s not working as well as...
Leaders are present in all roles of an organization. They meet deadlines, live the organization’s values, foresee and prevent...
Address the Problem People When we avoid addressing poor performance our culture and team morale suffers. High and middle...
It’s common for high performers to continue to volunteer for additional responsibilities, to the point where they may become...
When crafting a job description and searching for highly talented candidates, it’s important to focus on how this person...
Not everyone has a leader that is willing to advocate on their behalf when it comes to a new...
Identify an area within your organization about which you are passionate. Have a conversation with your leader about ways...
Low solid performers are committed to the organization, but can also be easily influenced by negative, low performers. To...
Solid performers want to build relationships with their leaders, have opportunities for professional development, and hear feedback that inspires...
Focus on the Outcome The way we provide feedback makes a difference in how people receive and act on...
Thank them for their contributions. Ensure that the employee is informed of the direction of the organization. Review the...
Take 30 seconds out of each day to record one thing you are grateful for. You can use a...
While seeking feedback on your lowest scored survey items, using Key Words like those in the example below can...
To encourage the development of aspiring leaders, offer them the opportunity to mentor the organization’s newest employees. Not only...
Individuals want to be heard and able to share their ideas. Leaders who are able to develop good relationships...
Be open with all employees in the organization about the decision-making process. The more information an individual has about...
The quality of the data is much more important than the quantity. Are you collecting the data that is...
Rather than risk alienating a team member with constructive criticism, try probing questions to initiate improvement. Start with: “Have you...
Ask the leadership team to participate in a Leadership Forum prior to the organization-wide employee forum. Explain what the...
While supporting the development of an aspiring leader, involve them with real-life situations that present an opportunity for decision...
Consider what a leadership development program would look like for your organization. Picture a process for developing aspiring leaders...
Some projects take years to complete, others are never complete due to consistent advances in technology. Take time to...
One way to increase emotional intelligence is to get really specific about what emotion you’re experiencing. Instead of using...
Writing and sending an emotionally charged message can be a costly error. When tempted to respond to a situation...
Who will be in their current position 5 years from now? Who will be promoted? Who will have moved...
How to Complete the assessment Ask the new leader you are supporting to complete the following skills assessment. Have...
Connect Back to Mission Your organization’s mission should directly reflect the individual goals of your employees. When these two...
In his book Find an Old Gorilla, Waffle House, Inc.’s Vice Chairman Emeritus Bert Thornton, shares his secrets to...
Executing Strategic Goals The mid-level leader’s ultimate responsibility is to ensure the strategic goals are implemented with fidelity by...
Achieving Sustainable Results Standardizing behaviors is a challenging, but crucial step on the path to organizational excellence. Leaders are...
A hard conversation is going to be hard now and harder later. Today, schedule the difficult conversation you’ve been...
Recognize your high performers by giving them more responsibility or an opportunity to work in an area they are...
Exceptional leaders are continuous learners. Choose a topic you’d like to learn more about and schedule time this week...
Seek out opportunities for your staff to grow their skills within their talents or interests.
Identify one thing you will learn this week, and set aside the time needed in your schedule. Improve yourself...
Make a list of your strengths and weaknesses. Focus on your strengths and let leaders, mentors and others help...
ACHIEVE EXPERT FOCUS Often in a large organization, the executive team works with the executive leader to identify goals,...
ALWAYS ACTIONS Leader Always Actions benefit both employee and leader in significant ways. Employees often feel heard and connected...
Today, tell a team member you believe in them and their potential to achieve.
Choose a skill you need to develop further as a leader and set aside 30 minutes each day to...
A leader must consistently display their game face. Regardless of the situation, no negative emotion or expression can show....
Do one thing today outside of your comfort zone. “Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change...
Make pausing a practice in your communication. By taking time to consider what we are communicating, we become more...
WHAT DOES EQ LOOK LIKE? SELF-AWARENESS IS… Your ability to accurately perceive your own emotions in the moment and...
RETENTION & PROGRESSION Succession planning is the intentional practice of considering what’s needed for key leadership roles, who might...
HOW COULD IT BE? There are times when we might be standing in our own way, or in the...
When was the last time you reflected when things went wrong? Learn from your mistakes by taking time to...
CONNECT WITH EMPLOYEES AND GATHER INPUT Studies show employees want to provide input, but don’t feel like they are...
