When Fortune magazine asked former CEO of PepsiCo, Indra Nooyi, what the most important leadership advice she received, Nooyi said, “Whatever anybody says or does, assume positive intent.” It makes for a smoother conversation with your peer when you assume good intentions.
Feedback can be given in three ways: Through constructive feedback, recognition and praise, and criticism. When it comes to helping your peers achieve success, don’t fall into the trap of focusing on just positive feedback and criticism.
A complete breakdown on employee development goals. Including the benefits, why they are important, 10 specific goals, metrics, and specifics for teams of all sizes - small, medium, large, and remote.
Showing appreciation to your coworkers is essential and choosing a day to celebrate each other is the perfect opportunity to do so! Not only is this good for morale, but the statistics back it up.
If traditional performance management isn’t cutting it, consider taking things a notch up with continuous feedback performance management: the high-powered way to get results!
For a lighthearted way to share your gratitude to a coworker, send a coworker appreciation meme! You'll both get a good laugh and your coworker will feel good knowing they are appreciated.
Performance management is how managers set employee goals, track their progress, hold them accountable for achieving those goals, and provide continuous feedback.
According to Forbes, true leaders “take all the facts into account.” Candid leaders understand that cultivating trust and openness means being direct when sharing any information. In the long run, decisions that are made based on facts will simply save time and avoid doubt among teams.
According to Harvard Business Review, asking probing questions should be met with the spirit of “accelerating progress, illuminating unconscious assumptions, and solving problems.” Don’t be afraid to ask questions.
Your intuition is a powerful tool because of its ability to make swift decisions based on past experiences. Compared to your gut which is just an arbitrary feeling.
According to a 2009 International Journal of Experimental Educational Psychology study, our personalities “determine the ways we like to learn” and “shape how we learn.” We’re all unique learners when it comes to absorbing information.
According to a 2014 Journal of Business Ethics study, leaders who “walk the talk,” were viewed as dependable, credible, and inspirational to their teams. Remember: All talk and no show will ultimately lead to mistrust between you and your team.
While disagreeing with a peer seems scary and risky, it actually increases our understanding of one another because it requires us to hear the other point of view.
Conflict is an inescapable part of life. Learn how to develop your own conflict management style with the five conflict management styles, the pro's and con's of each style, and when to use each of the styles.
According to Harvard Business Review, leaders who focused on identifying and leveraging their strengths reached their full potential. Tapping into your strengths not only helps you become a well-rounded leader but gives you the confidence to strive for moonshot goals and take on more challenges.