OK, I am totally speaking to myself in this months blog. I need to hear this because entrepreneurship is inherently uncertain and downright scary at times. I own three businesses and the highs are exhilarating, offering glimpses of potential success, while the lows can be daunting, casting doubt on the very decision to start a business. Most founders I know…
Solid leadership lessons are timeless, as they are often rooted in fundamental principles that have proven effective over the years. Here are five timeless leadership lessons from the county’s top leaders: 1. **Lead by example**: One of the most important leadership lessons is to lead by example. Top leaders demonstrate the values, work ethic, and behavior they expect from their…
In recent years, the Great Resignation highlighted that over 75% of employees are unhappy at work. When they got fed up, they left. Not wanting to burn bridges, they told their employers: “I want to take my career in another direction.” “I am going to explore another industry.” “My family wants to move to Florida.” The truth is…. What they…
Jim is a upper-level manager who directs a team of engineers at a tech company. Two of his engineers, Sarah and Michael, had been feuding for months, but Jim ignored the issue, thinking it would eventually resolve itself. “They are professionals,” Jim thought. “They will figure it out.” They did not. The tension between the two engineers continued to escalate.…
Let me first start out this week by asking you a few questions: Would you follow you? (Another way to ask this is: How do you become the leader that you yourself would want to follow?) How do your employees or colleagues feel about working with you or for you? What kind of people are they becoming as a result…
This week, give some thought to your core values and how they are impacting the culture or sub-culture of your team/organization.
Ideally, we should aim for around three to five people in our lives to help encourage us, motivate us, hold us accountable and appropriately challenge us.
Pointing out one positive aspect of someone’s performance or personality and ending with another positive makes constructive feedback (the meat in the middle) more palatable.
If we are not careful, our comments can be misconstrued and the relationship could be jeopardized. I am not suggesting we walk on eggshells when giving constructive feedback, but we do need to word it carefully.
When constructed and delivered appropriately, feedback can become a very powerful tool to help accelerate growth and build powerful team dynamics.
