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 …
If there’s one thing we all want more of, it’s time. And as the days get shorter and the workload ramps up, you need to make sure you set some aside to optimize how you manage it. Nobody likes sitting in meetings where they feel like they’re not needed or getting CC’d on emails they don’t. Own your personal time management so you can optimize your work week and spend …
Doesn’t that seem like one of the first things people think after introducing a new plan or idea? Probably because it is. Especially when it comes to enacting some sort of change, which is why it’s so important to be able to clearly articulate. People will only follow you if they believe that you’ll take them to a better place. Being able to clearly explain the outcome and “what’s in …
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 is always a fun time of the year. You gain an hour of light, your favorite plants and flowers decide to show off, playoff hockey and basketball are in full swing. Winter is gone but Game of Thrones is back! With the summer months around the corner and obligations piling up, it’s important to stay self-aware and constantly assess your hot spots and blind spots to ensure you make …
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.