Conflict is good – five ways to make it even better!
From the moment we wake up, we can be – and often are – in conflict with others. With our family members over how the day will go, with team members about the best next step on a project, with our manager over how to implement a new process, with colleagues about...
Motivation is an internal job
“You can take people as far as they will go, not as far as you would like them to go.” ~Jeanette Rankin We know how others should act. We know what they need to do. We know, often without a shadow of doubt, the best plans for their future and personal development. The...
You think you’re listening, but you’re missing so much. Here’s what to do about it.
“When people talk, listen completely.” ~Ernest Hemingway Have you ever been in the midst of a conversation with someone, only to realize you have no idea what they’ve just been saying to you? Have you ever acted on something you discussed with...
Three ways to hear what your team thinks about you
I often hear leaders express frustration when they get negative feedback from their team. “Why am I just now hearing this?” they may ask. “I don’t understand where this is coming from,” they lament. They are often caught off-guard or...
When I remember that everything I say can easily be misunderstood or misinterpreted, it helps me to slow down and get a bit clearer, or at least check for agreement and understanding in the conversation. https://bit.ly/46nzeXY?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_rsrx1e76l5
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When I stop and remember Karl Popper’s quote, it always gives me pause. I generally think I’m being so clear when I speak, and I can get annoyed when what I’ve said is misinterpreted. But, again, the problem may very well lie within me. https://bit.ly/46nzeXY?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_ujsgb0qvj6