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How to manage someone you don't like
27 June 2018
If you’re like most leaders, you probably gravitate towards direct reports who act nice and don’t deliver bad news. But it’s often those who provoke or challenge you - the people you like less - who prompt new insights and help propel the group... read more
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How to build the right team behaviours
20 June 2018
Even though most management systems focus on individual performance, it’s critical to reward and recognise your team collectively. As a team leader, support the right group behaviours by: Encouraging collaboration. Talk about your people as a... read more
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How to increase your productivity
13 June 2018
All organisations are slowed down by unnecessary behaviours that choke productivity. These practices can help you clear some of it away: Pick up the phone. An email chain can be a useful reference, but it frequently takes more time to write an... read more
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How to build better relationships
6 June 2018
When people feel connected to you, even difficult conversations feel less threating. Here are three tips to forge stronger bonds with your team: Relate whenever you can. View every interaction as an opportunity to get to know someone a little... read more
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How to make good decisions faster
30 May 2018
A simple approach can help replace your slow deliberations with fast decisions. Try this framework: Know your ultimate objective. The biggest hurdle to fast decisions is criteria overload. Of the seven or eight possible objectives you... read more
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How to avoid the pitfalls of positive feedback
23 May 2018
Praise should motivate your employees, but in some cases it does just the opposite. Here’s how to make sure positive feedback actually works: Don’t cushion the blow. Don’t routinely say something “nice” before giving criticism. Doing so... read more
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How to get your potential noticed
16 May 2018
Overcoming people's perceptions of you isn't easy. But getting bosses, peers, or potential clients to realise, and remember, what you're doing now - and grasp what you're truly capable of - is important if you want them to think of you when new... read more
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How to be a work/life role model
9 May 2018
Everyone struggles to find the right balance between work and life. As a manager and/or leader, how you personally handle this challenge influences your team members. They are looking to you for signs of what they can and should do. Here is how you... read more
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How to show your strength as a leader
2 May 2018
Competence can be established by virtue of the position you hold, your reputation, and your actual performance. But your presence matters too. If you want people to see you as a strong leader, do the following three things: Feel in... read more
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How to cope with anxiety
25 April 2018
Fear of failure stalks the world. That can, however, also be a useful motivator. But motivation from fear can also bring higher levels of stress, with potentially negative health consequences. So while fear is a natural state for managers and leaders... read more