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Field Notes
Our daily Field Notes email is just the kind of jumpstart you need. A fast read. Maybe less than a minute. Because sometimes it just takes one insight to change the trajectory of the day.
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How Important Is This to You?
If you have ever wondered how a conflict exploded over a seemingly trivial matter or action, it’s because it wasn’t inconsequential to them.
When people bring issues to your attention to discuss or resolve, it’s a good idea to ask them this question before attending to it: How important is this to you?
A Zebra Retreat is a term from medical decision-making that describes the tendency for doctors to shy away from pursuing a rare diagnosis (the “zebra”) even when the evidence strongly points to it as a possibility.
Some leaders react, while other leaders retaliate. There’s a difference. Any time a leader reacts to “get even,” to “settle the score,” or to repay a perceived injustice, they are being retaliatory. Here’s the surprising fact: In all walks of life, the retaliator and not the offender commonly garners the negative press. This is true even when the offender deserves it.
Retaining the Talents of ‘Ready Now’ Leaders.
As leaders and human resource professionals consider an organization’s succession plans, they often classify prospective promotees in three buckets: Ready in 3-5 Years, Ready in 1-2 Years, and Ready Now.
Our Relationship With Others Depends First on Our Relationship With Ourselves
