You have a really good idea, but you know its going to take some convincing. Here are five suggestions on how Aristotle persuaded people: 1. Ethos/Character. Make sure people know why you are interested in this topic – and that is bigger than just you. This is not just “your pet idea.” This is an idea that is going to make a difference – for the organization, and for … [Read more...] about Aristotle’s Tips on Persuasion
Leadership
Improving Your One-on-One Meetings
Do you really need to meet regularly with each of your direct reports? Yes! Supervisors are very busy people and many try to short-cut the need for these meetings, but research shows that they are critical to maximizing the performance of your team. Here are some ideas on how to run productive one-on-one meetings: *Lay the groundwork. Explain the purpose of the … [Read more...] about Improving Your One-on-One Meetings
Leaders Set the Thermostat
If we learned anything from Covid, it’s that we can expect Change & Challenges. Sometimes BIG Changes & Challenges!!! When these arrive at our organization’s doorstep, leaders need to step up. Following are three suggestions on how you can be a leader that serves as your team’s “thermostat” – helping to influence the “temperature” of your team’s response to a … [Read more...] about Leaders Set the Thermostat
Coaching Your Team to Success
Some people – like Dilbert’s Boss – think “managing” is all about telling people what to do. Others of us think of it more like “coaching.” Here are some great ideas on “managing like a coach” from a recent Harvard Business Review article that uses a COACH acronym: Care, Organize, Align, Challenge, Help. Care: Build Understanding and Trust. Trust is fundamental in … [Read more...] about Coaching Your Team to Success
How You Can Stop Micromanaging
You don’t have the time to follow-up with everyone and also do your own work. Maybe you are micromanaging. People with high standards often fall into the micromanaging trap. If this is you or if you have a “friend” who may be doing this, here are some solid suggestions: *Focus on Outcomes. Identifying the outcomes that you want each of your direct reports to produce … [Read more...] about How You Can Stop Micromanaging