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It’s somewhat astounding how often leaders who play favorites, manage work-life balance poorly, have difficulty delegating to others, and express high emotions when they are frustrated have experienced those same tactics themselves from a leader or role model in their lives.
Who and what we model after has a tremendous influence on what we do. Among the most common negative lessons leaders learn from others, one stands out for its pervasiveness and coercive effect on others: Micromanaging to get things done.
How team meetings begin sets the tone for the engagement, positivity, and energy shared by the group.
How team meetings end shapes what the team will remember and solidifies team member commitment to next steps and actions. Yet, most leaders don’t think very strategically about these important time-bound bookends. As such, they miss a crucial element in designing a great meeting.
How team meetings begin sets the tone for the engagement, positivity, and energy shared by the group.
How team meetings end shapes what the team will remember and solidifies team member commitment to next steps and actions. Yet, most leaders don’t think very strategically about these important time-bound bookends. As such, they miss a crucial element in designing a great meeting.