Unleashing the full capacity of your people
One of my favorite things to go over with clients is Albert Mehrabian’s 7-38-55 rule of Personal Communication. Which suggests that words only account for 7% of personal communication, while things like the pitch, tone, speed, rhythm and other non-verbal elements dictate the rest of the meaning.
You may have been taught about the Mindful Moment and its usefulness in the workplace; well it also works well around the dinner table and at family gatherings. We’ve all had those holiday functions that we just rather not attend for one reason or another. But instead of having too many eggnogs and burning a few bridges with “that one” relative, take a step back and ask yourself a few questions before further engaging and doing something regrettable.
With all the new time and feedback acquired from refining your dashboard and maximizing time management, it’s a good idea to think about how it can be used to further develop your team. But again, before you can move them towards better, you must first understand where they are. A conversation and review of their output helps, but assessments will do a better job at pinpointing exact areas of improvement …
Every Eagle Scout knows that before you embark on a road trip, you need to do a bit more than kick the tires and top off the gas tank. When you got the friends and family loaded up, the last think you want is for your trip to be derailed by a preventable issue. That’s why it’s so important to check your dashboard, you must know where you are and …
Everyone loves a good story. We’re hardwired for them! Think back to your childhood and those long summer nights, good stories could do lots of things—and they still can! Yet few of us are trained in storytelling. And this becomes a real issue when we try to share our story and vision with others. But when it’s done right, the upside is tremendous. Therefore, it’s important to be clear on …
The road to better is one that lasts a lifetime. When we commit to a lifetime of learning and being better, we tend to keep our eyes on where we want to go and can better navigate any bumps or obstacles we may encounter.
This time of the year can be hectic, no doubt, but its important to take time to reflect and set personal and professional goals for the coming year. Don’t just focus on monetary or gains or career progression—both are great but establishing a personal mission statement to help keep you focused is extremely helpful.
Dealing with new ideas and implementing change is a difficult task for any person let alone an Organization. Yet most are going through some sort of transformation.
It’s Important to understand the competencies required for superior performance. With our new DNA Position Analysis tool, we can help you pinpoint the top competencies for any position.
A leader’s ability to motivate and influence employees stems from trust. It can be hard to earn, yet easy to lose. When building trust, do your best to stay consistent, do as you say, build in accountability and …