Elementary school and Valentine’s Day. It's probably a day you remember well. Everyone arrives with a bag filled with Valentine’s Cards, signed and sealed with names on the outside of the envelope. Secretly, or not so secretly, this is a day many have long been awaiting. Will I get a card from Bobby or Andrew or Betty or Ashleigh? And if I do (or if the “rules” state that … [Read more...]
10 Coaching Rules the Best Leaders Follow
Last week, we answered "Is All Coaching the Same?" (Spoiler alert: We don't think it is, and in fact, we believe there is a very clear distinction between coaching for knowledge versus coaching for skill.) You should definitely hop over and check out that post if you haven't already to read our full explanation, but it essentially boils down to this: Coaching employees to build … [Read more...]
Is All Coaching the Same?
“Is all coaching the same?” Absolutely not. There is a difference between skills and knowledge, and there is definitely a difference when it comes to coaching employees to improve in either area. IMHO, it is easier to coach knowledge. You essentially are presenting facts, data and what works or doesn’t work. It takes less time to coach knowledge because it often requires … [Read more...]
National Blame Someone Else Day Shouldn’t Happen Everyday
Today, Friday the 13th, January 2017, is National Blame Someone Else Day. So, basically, if you don't want to take the blame for a mistake or failure, simply point the finger at someone else. While the spirit of the day is supposed to be in good fun, unfortunately, way too many people make everyday "Blame Someone Else Day," don't though? Even with many tenured employees, … [Read more...]
A Smart Approach to Reduce Change Resistance and Gain Buy-In
If you lead others, you're in the change business, and that means you will face your fair share of resistance. People will reject your ideas, fight the direction you want to go, disregard your expectations for new behaviors and more. Dealing with resistance is a normal part of leadership. When you initiate change that involves other people, they will inevitably ask: “What’s … [Read more...]
7 Ways to Support and Grow Your Top Performers
As a leader, you should be spending 50% of your energy, focus and time coaching and further developing your employees, specifically your top performers. I truly believe that your most important job is helping employees realize their full potential. When employees do their best, you are more capable of hitting your goals, increasing your productivity and innovating. Still, … [Read more...]
7 Ways for Leaders to Successfully Navigate the Unknown
Few things are certain in this world. When you take over a leadership position for the first time, you undoubtedly will face a world of uncertainty. Everything from how to motivate your team to how you will hit your goals is essentially unknown when you first take the reins. But it's not necessarily a bad thing, says Julie Benezet, author of The Journey of Not … [Read more...]
New Leaders: Adopt a Cinematic Approach to Drastically Improve Presentations
This is a guest post by Ted Frank, author of Get to the Heart. I’ve seen people, specifically new leaders, struggle with presentations. As they try to explain complicated diagrams and metaphors, their confidence and credibility drain as they show stock-photo slides to a bored audience. The problem? Their storytelling. But there’s a storytelling method that works for real … [Read more...]
7 Simple Ways to Be a Supportive Coach and Leader
As a leader, coaching is one of your most important duties. It's how you will help employees correct negative behaviors and enhance positive ones. It is how you will train new employees to take on their new positions. It is how you will guide two employees to work through a conflict. And the list goes on. While coaching, in general, is important, how you coach can mean the … [Read more...]
[Infographic] The Workplace is Changing: Do You Know What Employees Want?
Do you really know how to motivate employees and keep them engaged? YouEarnedIt surveyed a large group of new hires and tenured employees to gain insight on what drives them at work. See their feedback below, and then commit to making the types of changes that will help your employees reach their full potential. YouEarnedIt creates award-winning employee recognition and … [Read more...]