Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

You don’t need to be the manager to address team conflict (although these techniques will work great for you too!). 3 Ways to Surface and Heal Team Conflict (Even if You’re Not the Manager). Just ask your manager for a few minutes to do this in your next virtual or in-person team meeting. What would you add?

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 13, 2021

Also, they don’t wait on the manager to initiate the communication. The post Best Practices of High Performing Virtual Teams (Video) appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. They have clearly defined strategic initiatives that support these priorities, as well as know the daily behaviors necessary to achieve them.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 22, 2021

Today, on Asking For a Friend , I talk with Julie Winkle Giulioni , author of Help them Grow or Watch Them Go about how managers can support development when there is pitifully little time. The post Career Development: Develop Employees With Limited Time (Video) appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. How do you support your team?

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

“While others attempt to manage and minimize change, Impact Players are learning and adapting to change.” ” Impact players don’t just manage change, they adjust. Video with Liz Wiseman appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. 24:10 Ask and adjust. They don’t engage in drama.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 15, 2022

Jack Phillips shares ways for managers to show they’ve got things under control. And, to reduce micro-management and increase empowerment. The post Asking for a Friend 2021 Video Highlights Part 3 appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. ” April Rhine shares insights for living in a world of constant Flux.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 5, 2022

How to Avoid the Most Common Mistakes New Managers Make. So many new managers don’t receive the training or skills they need to be effective, lead their teams, and achieve meaningful results. Here are the common mistakes new managers make: Avoid Accountability Conversations. 10 Mistakes New Managers Make. Be a Push Over.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 5, 2021

Recently we’ve had several clients ask us to help their managers get better at delegation. This tool works very well at every level of the business from executives delegating to middle managers, to project managers, to frontline supervisors and employees. Heck, some are not even up to you.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 10, 2021

with Video) appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. What’s your best advice for helping your team move forward when you’ve learned something new. How can you help them “admit we were wrong” and move on gracefully? The post How do I Admit We Were Wrong?

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 29, 2021

The post Winning Well: Be the Leader You Want Your Boss to Be (Videos) appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. After training over 10,000 leaders in fourteen countries in our Winning Well practical leadership tools and […].

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 31, 2025

More tips in the video… plus you won’t want to miss the ice sculptures from the Breckenridge International Snow Sculpture Championships). . #7 from Powerful Phrases for Dealing with Workplace Conflict , shifts the focus from judgment to curiosity. appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

10:50 As a leader, how do you “be more wrong” when your manager responds poorly to you having a failure or making mistakes? Involve your manager in the decision-making and being an advisor. 15:45 What are some very practical tips for managers? Video) appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 7, 2022

So I’m pulling into the stadium and I can hear the cadence of the marching band coming around the track … Actually, I think this story will be more fun if I tell it to you this way: Communicating Clear Expectations is Not Micro-Managing, It’s Empowering. Check for Understanding: A Leadership Communication Best Practice.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 17, 2021

Hi Karin, I’ve read Winning Well: A Manager’s Guide to Getting Results Without Losing Your Soul. of Advanced Accountability (Video) appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. The Let’s Grow Leaders A.R.T. Method of Advanced Accountability. And, I love the I.N.S.P.I.R.E. method for difficult conversations.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

What does that mean for your managers and front-line employees? I answered all their tough questions, as opposed to preparing my team managers to do so. When I stepped away, my managers did not have the experience, skills, or courage to step into that role (see also How to Be a More Courageous Manager).

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 23, 2021

Managers and employees are telling you t hey’re way more productive. 4:20 Reaction: How do people (employees and managers) see this situation? Are we able to manage well? Knowing these in advance helps you manage these possibilities. 17:20 The manager makes a key difference. Some employees love it.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

” I’m thinking about the handful of managers I had over the years who were the epitome of a jerk at work — the bullies who crush courage with their toxic leadership behaviors or who seem to be lacking a moral compass. In Courageous Cultures , I share a story of a well-intentioned manager who was coming across as a bully.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 21, 2021

Which of course is highly correlated with the challenge of managers moving so fast they forget to circle back with GRATITUDE thanking employees for their ideas. With Video) appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. You can learn more about our Courageous Cultures research, and download the first chapter of our book for FREE here.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 30, 2023

Try These Proven Approaches to Build Consistency & Momentum as a Sales Manager “Hey, Karin, as a sales manager, how do I keep sales from stalling without micromanaging my team? shares practical advice you can use as a sales manager, to keep your sales team focused and productive. Start with the sales process.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 27, 2025

on a Friday can land very differently than the same words spoken over video with care and context. Just Because They Should Know, Doesnt Mean They Do A few weeks ago I shared a (as it turns out, quite popular article and video) on building a Team Agreement or what we like to call the Couth Code. We “learn” from others.

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Leadership Freak

MAY 1, 2020

You’re learning that back-to-back video conferences are more exhausting than in-person meetings. Zoom is exhausting, in part, because everything is harder during disruption. But National Geographic, USA Today, and others are posting articles… Continue reading →

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 8, 2021

And yet, most of the time when leaders complain that a manager is “missing that gene,” it turns out they’ve never been taught. Much of the time when managers complain that their employees are not strategic, they simply don’t have enough information or strategic context to make good decisions.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Why 5×5 Communication Works When we first explain 5×5 communication to new managers, sometimes they reply, Do I really need to say something five times? The manager asks the team member to describe the change in their own words and ask any questions they have. Isnt that excessive? The short answer is no, its not.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 11, 2021

The post How Do I Build a High-Performing Team (with Video) appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. Related Articles: Leadership Skills: 6 Concepts You Can’t Lead Without. 6 Habits of Highly Effective Hybrid and Virtual Teams.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 19, 2024

When Managing Up, Don’t Bring Data Without a Point of View When your manager asks you for information, don’t just answer their question. To get better at managing up, ask yourself three questions that will turn information into influence. Now your manager wonders why you don’t care about the obvious issue.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 17, 2017

Team building is an important part of managing a small business workforce. Michelle Cubas, CPCC, ACC, of Positive Potentials, LLC asks, why does it still seem foreign to many managers ? Follow Michelle. A strong team can take any crazy vision and turn it into reality. – John Carmack. Beth Beutler of H.O.P.E. Follow Beth.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 7, 2021

Leading organizations and managing people are daunting tasks, especially in this rapidly changing world. If you enjoyed this video, you may also enjoy our upcoming webinar on July 27th at 1 PM (ET) as Sabrina Horn shares insights from her book, Make It, Don’t Fake It: Leading with Authenticity for Real Business Success.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 2, 2022

If your Sales SVP thinks your leadership development program is a distraction, your sales managers will show up late and multi-task. You might be thinking, “It’s hard enough to get my managers to attend a leadership development program. The Power of Leaders as Coaches. Wait, What? Who Has Time for That? ” We get it.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JULY 5, 2021

I shared some insights on what managers can expect from employees based on the similar experiences NASA astronauts encounter when re-entering society after time in space. Check out the approximately 5 minute video for a quick summary of what to watch for and how building a connection culture can ease the transition.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 1, 2021

In addition to important work like safety protocols, vaccination policies, and training your managers on leading hybrid teams, it’s important to continue the conversations of supporting the mental health and well-being of your people. Demonstrating a bit of vulnerability can go a long way. Incubator Guide can help. What would you add?

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

We don’t hate online meetings – we hate soul-sucking wastes of time After months of online meetings, video conferences, Zoom, and Teams meetings, you’ve mastered the basics: You’ve got light in front of you (not behind you) so we can see you […].

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Leadership Freak

MARCH 19, 2020

Take responsibility to manage your team, even if it’s via video. Since COVID-19 hit, I’ve been opening public zoom meetings for anyone to drop in and tell me what’s going on for them.… … Continue reading →

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Related Articles: Team Conflict: How To Surface and Discuss Simmering Issues (Video) 9 Mistakes That Sabotage Collaboration and Destroy Trust The post How to Deal with Team Conflict and Get Everyone Back to Work appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 30, 2022

Managing Up with Grace: How Do I Give My Boss Better Feedback. Video) appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. Don’t miss part one of this Asking For a Friend Interview with Amer about leadership humility. See also: Leadership Skills: 6 Leadership Competencies You Can’t Lead Without .

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Earlier in our careers, we both thrived with managers who challenged us with new projects or gave us a chance to invest in an exciting opportunity. Reignite Their Passion When the issue is boredom, work with them to identify growth opportunities, challenges that excite them, or a chance to invest in others.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 21, 2023

In the video I give an example of how this goes south — and I see it happen all the time. And if you want your team to lead in a human-centered way, you should show up that way too. Not giving them genuine feedback People need to have a realistic assessment of how they’re doing so they can grow and develop professionally.

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Lead from Within

MAY 12, 2023

Video meetings have become an integral part of our daily lives. Here are six things you should avoid when leading a video meeting: Fail to plan: It’s important to have an agenda and clear goals for the meeting. Make sure to maintain good eye contact during video meetings. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 15, 2022

Our son, Sebastian, loves this metaphor so much that he can even explain it himself (as seen here in this video (worth a watch and a giggle). “What I think you might do next is contact your manager (so they’re not blindsided). Managing Up: Keep Your Boss Informed About a Struggling Team Member. Have a plan.

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