Tag Archives: listening

How to Have Connected and Clear 1:1s With Team Members

Good managers have regular 1:1 meetings with their team members, but it isn’t always easy to crack the code on how to do these meetings well. They have to be more than just a checkbox on your weekly to-do list, and they can be your ticket to building stronger relationships and understanding your team. Remember

What Radical Candor Really Means

Leadership isn’t just about making the big calls or navigating stormy waters. It’s about being genuine, authentic, and straightforward. Let me tell you what I mean by that. Imagine you’re sitting down with a friend over coffee. You want to share something vital, not to criticize but to help them grow. Now, if you’re really

Surround Yourself With People Who Have This Important but Extraordinary Quality

Abstract illustration of several individuals performing different actions on two juxtaposed platforms. On the left platform, an elder man observes through binoculars while two men joyfully jump and celebrate. On the right platform, a woman energetically dashes with a folder in hand, while another woman stands reading a document. Beneath the platforms, a giant hand seems to offer support or guidance

Alright, let’s break this down like we’re sitting across from each other at a coffee shop, discussing the kind of people you want on your team. Picture this: You’re building your dream team, your personal Avengers, if you will. You’ve got the geniuses, the strategists, and the action takers. But there’s a secret ingredient that’s

How To Give Yourself A Golden Ticket

Busy multiethnic partners working together in a meeting room. Business people gathered to discuss some urgent matters. Group of creative businessmen and casual businesswomen discussing a new project in the office.

Let’s get real for a moment. If I asked you to paint a picture of a smart person, chances are you might dream up a character who’s a wizard at math problems or maybe someone spitting out hefty words left and right. But let’s shake that image off. True intelligence? It’s not about sounding sophisticated.

Communicate Clear Standards with Compassion

Do you need to have THAT TALK with a member of your team? You have a team member who seems to be acting out of self-interest rather than supporting the goals of the team. There are alternatives to putting the foot down or insisting, “If you don’t start doing what you’re supposed to be doing,

Navigating Emotions in a Divided, Dynamic World

I’ve been lucky to know many kind and understanding people in my community. We’ve shared workplaces, community projects, and religious gatherings. But lately, I’ve seen a shift. There’s a heaviness, a kind of sadness and frustration, that wasn’t there before, or at least, not as noticeable. Recently, a friend shared how the current political climate