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Reward Unfairly
A painful reality leaders must recognize is that much of the team’s performance comes from only a small group of individual contributors.
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Over-Coaching Creates Poor Execution
Overcoaching employs a tight grip in order to squeeze out a great performance. But just like squeezing a ball or a club, the stronger the pressure, the less leaders and team members control the situation. Avoid over-coaching a team prior to a critical performance. Winning depends on it.
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When Others Don’t Speak Up, It’s About You
When you find others don’t speak up in conversations and meetings, take a hard look in the mirror.
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Be Generous When It Counts
Many of the best things leaders do for their colleagues come without financial cost.
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Stop Telling Other People’s Stories
While telling the stories of others is a sound approach, it is time to do it less. Storytelling is even more powerful when we tell our own stories.
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Work Smarter, Not Harder
Knowing what needs to get done and rallying the resources to accomplish the highest priority is the work of a smart leader.
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Who Are You When the Wind Is in Your Face
Everyone looks like a superstar when a gale force wind blows behind them. Headwinds, on the other hand, expose who is truly exceptional.
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Develop a Go-To
When the pressure is on and nerves are frayed, top performers pull out their “go-to.”
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The Power of a Fresh Start
A new calendar year. The first day of a new month. Mondays. The summer solstice. Starting a new job. Birthdays. New beginnings offer the chance to redeem past efforts and stake a new claim on success. Anytime performance has been sluggish, perhaps a fresh start will reinvigorate effort. Fresh starts are especially important when performance…
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The Difference Between a Mentor and a Sponsor
The Difference Between a Mentor and a Sponsor