After months of hard work, we launched our vision for the future of feedback. We're reflecting on last year so we can continue to reach our big, hairy, audacious goal of making peer feedback easier, more pleasant, and more productive.
According to Forbes, most individuals spend about 45% of their day listening. Taking the time to actively listen and understand your team is linked to an increase in trusting relationships and collaboration.
You're constantly being influenced while also influencing those around you. To master the art of influence, there needs to be a level of building rapport with your team, practice active listening, and lead by example.
As a leader, you’re bound to encounter roadblocks, but regularly finding the silver lining helps your team recognize the positives rather than fixate on the negatives.
According to Harvard Business Review, a hands-off approach increases morale, establishes a tone of trust, and expands your team's growth. Avoid micromanaging at all costs.
According to Harvard Business Review, wrapping up a project means that “your team assumes ownership of their deliverables, hands them off to others, or terminates the project altogether.”
According to author Jack Modzelewski of Talk is Chief: Leadership, Communication, and Credibility in a High-Stakes World, the best communicators are the ones who are “very in tune with others, whether they’re talking to one person, a small group, or an audience of many.”
According to Forbes, about 70% of employees claim to be disengaged from their company. Part of leading a team is making sure everyone is on the same page to carry out their delegated tasks.
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.
According to a 2003 Leadership Quarterly study, research shows that rallying the whole team behind a shared vision is more effective than connecting with team members individually.
It’s easier to shy away from conflict. Because there’s a fear of rejection from our peers and managers. However, conflict isn’t necessarily a bad thing and can lead to better work.
Introvert leaders such as Marissa Mayer can be successful by being themselves. Learn what introverts bring to the table and how they can crush it as leaders.
Don’t stick around if it doesn’t serve your growth anymore. Remember you’re in control of your career path. Only you can determine what you want and need from it.
The main point is to take a few moments a day to center yourself. With regular practice, this simple intrapersonal communication skill could help you become more focused and productive too.
Believe it or not, Microsoft’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Amy Hood, talks to herself every day. The world’s top CEOs and leaders all use some form of intrapersonal communication in their daily routine.
Soft skills are a combination of social, emotional, character, and personality skills that enable people to navigate the workplace, accomplish their goals, and be good leaders.
Since our launch, we've heard the growing need for more customization when it came to gathering feedback. Now with Custom Surveys, you'll be able to gather feedback on specific skills based on the peers you're asking and your interactions with them.
