Three Connections Every Leader Needs to Make
Leadership is often lonely – but it doesn’t have to be. You’re not as alone as you might feel. In this episode, David discusses three connections every leader can make that will nourish, energize, and help you grow.
Recognition and Appreciation: A Frontline Festival
Welcome to the Let’s Grow Leaders Frontline Festival! This month, our contributors share posts about recognition and appreciation. Thanks to Joy and Tom Guthrie of Vizwerx Group for the great pic and to all our contributors! The December Frontline Festival will be...
Avoid These Infuriating Phrases in End-of-Year Feedback and Performance Appraisals
Eliminate These Infuriating Words from End-of-Year Feedback, and Performance Appraisal Discussions For most managers, the only thing they dread more than going to their own end-of-year performance appraisal is holding end-of-year feedback discussions with their team....
Two Talent Development Mistakes Leaders Make
There are two common mistakes leaders make in developing their people. You can make both mistakes easily and they can end your leadership career. In this episode, David discusses both mistakes and how to ensure you help your team members to grow.
How to Encourage Your Team When Results are Disappointing
Encourage your team even when their best effort isn’t enough You know your team is working hard, but the results are just not there. You want to be encouraging, and empathetic. Start here to encourage your team while building a recovery plan. 6 Ways to Encourage...
A Big Mistake Leaders Make When Answering Questions
The wind shifted, the mainsail swung over the boat, and the deck leaned until I found myself staring at water where the horizon used to be. It looked like we were all going to get wet – but I was actually about to receive a leadership lesson in answering...
Don’t Treat Your Team Like Family
It’s a mistake that many well-intentioned leaders make. You want to communicate your care, compassion, and commitment, so you tell your team or company that you’re a family. In this episode, David explains why it’s a mistake to treat your team...
7 Questions to Ask Yourself to Be a Better Leader
To be a better leader, start with you. When we work with leaders, the first questions we ask usually produce a pause, followed by a thoughtful, “That’s a great question.” If you want to be a better leader, you can use these same questions to examine your motivations...
