Leadership Lessons on Effective Team Communication
This month, we kept it personal by taking leadership back to its roots. Checking in with the fundamentals and reconnecting with our teams, we discussed employee retention, slowing down our pace, and when empathy becomes a hindrance to our effectiveness as leaders. We learned that our influence is critical to building a communication channel, and our ability to employ others in that channel is what keeps it functioning.
Important stuff—and if you're ready to tackle what you missed, or need to brush up on your team basics, keep reading.
Back To Basics
Going 'back to basics' is key to effective leadership and team success. Leaders, it's your job to recognize which fundamental skills are essential for your team, and coach your team out of complacency. With the right coaching and communication, you can accomplish anything.
Three Thoughts on Retaining People
How's your workplace culture? Leaders, if you want to retain talent in this competitive market, you need strategy, management, and people skills. Keep your team engaged and committed with these three effective leadership practices...
You Can’t Lead At A Dead Sprint: Slow Down
The key to improving your leadership effectiveness might be simple: slowing down. Get organized and connected with your team. You'd be surprised how a deliberate approach can impact your leadership. Keep reading to learn more.
Leading When Empathy Has a Ceiling
Keep empathy in your kit; it's essential to being an effective leader. But be warned: empathy has a ceiling. When it gets in the way of team dynamics, execution, and growth, it's time to consider when empathy has become a hindrance rather than a tool.
The 360-Degree Influencer
Influence is at the core of effective leadership. By practicing self-awareness and key communication strategies, a great leader becomes a 360-degree influencer, affecting his or her peers, subordinates, and superiors. Add this powerful tool to your leadership arsenal..
The Time I Was Told No Without Being Told No
Being an Army Major in the 82nd Airborne Division was the most taxing job I've ever had. As a leader, communicating with my also-exhausted subordinates, we got in the swing of things and knew what to expect from one another. Then, one day, I was told no...kind of.
How to Tell When the Directive Failed
Even with a perfect team, failure's inevitable. Leaders, take charge and determine what went wrong (and where the solution lies). By knowing your team dynamics and practicing these communication approaches, you can stay effective despite directive failure.
Ghost Email Etiquette
It's not a ghoul, it's leadership support and effective team management! Learn how you can 'lead up' by crafting impactful ghost emails to empower your boss and align team communication—without putting more on their plate.
The Haunted House of Leadership Meetings
As a leader, you can feel haunted at every turn: decision-making, creating safe spaces, balancing countless unresolved questions... Venture into the haunted house of leadership meetings, and understand team dynamics to make your gatherings a (little) less scary.
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