Schedule time each quarter to connect with a few external stakeholders. Ask for feedback and perceptions about the organization’s progress. Directly ask if there are any trends to which you should be paying close attention.
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Positive Communication
“Bring 3 times the number of good things as to the number of problems.” – Quint Studer
