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5 Easy Ways To Lead A Critical Conversation In A Way That Builds Trust

The next time you need to have a difficult conversation with someone, look at it as a chance build a bridge with them – a bridge that can help you cross a potential danger area together.

Rather than approaching it as a dreaded task that’s going to be difficult, approach it as a way to deepen your connection.

After all, if you go into a situation expecting it to be difficult or painful, it probably will be.

But if you go into it with eyes that are looking to connect and co-create, you’ll generate positive energy to lead the conversation while building trust.

How To Overcome Resistance And Inspire Change The Human Way

Whatever the reason/s behind the resistance, the best way to deal with it is to understand where it’s coming from. If you really want to lead people through it, that is.

To begin, you need to be aware of the A. Emotions, B. Needs & C. Drivers of the people you’d like to inspire.

How To Help People Release Fear And Embrace Change

In this post, I provide 2 principles, 2 questions and 2 actions to help you understand your fears so you can release them and embrace change…

If you lead and manage people, you often need to look below the surface to uncover the real but hidden thoughts and feelings…

Once aware of where your people are, you can plan and implement effective interventions for a healthy workforce that can survive and thrive in times of change.

3 Simple Ways To Drive Innovation By Cultivating Curiosity

Though not a fine product or skill, curiosity can be cultivated. However, a willingness to experiment with your eyes and ears open is essential. Herein lies the focus and aim of this article…here are 3 ways to help you harness and cultivate the most powerful force behind innovation.

4 Proven Ways To Ask Powerful Questions For Better Results

To improve the results of your direct reports and key partners, you need to start asking better questions.

And not just any questions – Powerful questions that lead to better results.

3 Easy Ways To Balance On The Tightrope Of Expertise

As a leader you should always be looking for problems to co-solve and decisions to co-make – nothing builds trust and confidence faster than collective problem-solving and decision-making.

7 Easy Ways To Build Commitment With People For Fantastic Results

If you like movies and you’re in a position of leadership, this movie is a must see.

The protagonist, Monsieur Gustav, builds rock-solid commitment in everyone he touches at The Grand Budapest Hotel – one of the best films of 2014, in my opinion.

Here are 7 timeless lessons (with behavior + result) that we can learn from this fictive, but exemplary leader…

How To Make A Brain Light Up Like Las Vegas

From psychology to neuroscience, the findings are conclusive – Storytelling works. The challenge is knowing how to harness and leverage it.

This article presents a simple, yet powerful approach: “Here is where we are. Here is where we want to go.”

Your primary goal as a leader should be to creating a place where people are attuned to the same truth and connected by the same vision.

How To Master The Paradoxical World Of Leadership (Part 2)

You can’t be everything for everybody. Some reports will find you too directive, others not enough. However, you can listen to feedback and adjust your style when needed.

In everything you do, seek to understand first and act second. There is no right way to lead your team or group. It is as unique as every individual in it. Therefore, your paradoxes and the balance you need to find for each of them will look differently than mine.

In parts 1 and 2 I have presented 7 which I consider most relevant to people managers working right now. Apply the relevant tips and examples as needed.

How To Master The Paradoxical World Of Leadership (Part 1)

Modern leadership is full of paradoxes. To be an effective leader and people manager you have to be aware of the big ones. In part 1, I’ve presented seven that I think are highly relevant for these times. However, you need to look at your specific situation and decide which of them are most relevant to you.

I’ve also shown you how The Paradoxical Theory of Change is a key first step to mastering the leadership landscape.

In part 2, we will look at specific situations, outcomes and actions you can take on your path to mastering more.

3 Simple Steps To Go From Good To Great

To become great in any field, i.e. a thought leader with original ideas that have an impact, you too will have to copy what you know and love.

I’d like to show you a simple formula to follow on the path to crafting your own unique voice on your way “from good to great”.