Feedback is often the simple glue that’s missing in an organization. Feedback… Helps us get better at what we do Improves our product Resolves issues before they become big Dissolves tensions that undermine performance & working relationships Helps us grow into our full potential Yet, more often than not, feedback is never exchanged because we’re […]
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Meetings often take up most of the work day, so they need to be run well. But most of the time, they feel like a waste of time – who likes meetings just for the sake of meetings? Or, maybe you often go into a meeting feeling really excited, and leave disappointed because it didn’t go how […]
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Show Notes: (5:35) What makes a great leader? It falls into two buckets. (10:01) What are the most important skills a leader can have? (16:50) How can you cultivate a strong leadership presence? (19:45) What are some small steps you can take to improve your leadership presence? (25:20) A change in your presence can lead […]
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Show Notes: (1:44) Why is this question front of mind for some leaders in the first place? (4:51) What does a leader look like that is the opposite of humble? And does it matter? (6:45) Humility is the precondition for learning. (13:12) Like anything in life, it’s really all about balance. (16:01) Lead with the […]
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Show Notes: (3:01) You should be advocating for yourself – not waiting for your boss to do it for you! (5:25) People aren’t thinking about you – so YOU need think about you. (10:16) Have a clear ask. (16:09) Don’t wait for the big moments – show your ambition in the day-to-day. (19:00) Takeaway: the […]
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Show Notes: (5:16) How do you get to know yourself? (10:22) Shifting from individual awareness to team awareness. (14:00) What are you motivated by? (19:01) Be aware of backgrounds and skill levels. (24:16) 5 small steps to a new leadership mindset. Show Links: + Join us for our next Career Sweetspot Training. + Check out our tools […]
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Show Notes: (6:10) Anxiety – a common barrier! (8:00) Know whether you are an introvert or extrovert. (11:27) Identify what holds you back. (11:58) Set small goals for yourself. (16:30) Learn how to word that initial email. (19:38) Create a ‘soft agenda’ for your meeting. (26:18) Respect their time. (27:40) Ask for referrals. (29:30) Be […]
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Show Notes: (4:50) Create ‘No Meeting’ blocks. (9:01) Shift how you schedule your Mondays to beat the ‘Sunday Scaries’. (14:10) Shift the time of day that you do certain tasks. (15:22) Initiate a ‘calendar audit’. (19:40) Put mechanisms in place to protect yourself. (24:53) Keep the ‘room suckers’ at bay. Show Links: + Want to […]
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