Is feedback the breakfast of champions?

Is feedback the breakfast of champions?

Feedback really should be the breakfast of champions! Life is full of situations where we need to give tough feedback. It could be to a direct report on a recent project that didn’t go well, to your manager who keeps interrupting you in a meeting, to your spouse who...
How do you lead with influence not control?

How do you lead with influence not control?

Last week we started taking Key Steps to overcome micromanaging by recognising the problem and understanding it better. We identified the main reasons we can fall into the trap in the first place and we recognised the signs, triggers and negative impact of...
Can you put the spring back into non-performer’s steps? (Part 4)

Can you put the spring back into non-performer’s steps? (Part 4)

Positive, Recognise, Involve, D = ? So far, we have taken Key Steps to motivate others by creating a positive environment, recognising their efforts (rewarding where necessary) and inspiring through involving them in setting goals. This week we are going take Key...
Can you put the spring back into non-performer’s steps? (Part 4)

Can you put the spring back into non-performer’s steps? (Part 3)

Positive, Recognise, I = ? So far, we have used the first two letters of the word ‘PRIDE’ as a way to turn demotivation into motivation. How well were you able to create a positive work environment and then recognise and/or reward your team’s...