The number of assessment tools available to us is enormous (and growing). And while they are all useful, most miss the real goal and aren’t as valuable as they could be. Here’s what you could be missing… Learning about DISC? Focus more on the style of others and how to communicate with them than on

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As leaders, we will always be faced with conflict situations. After all, we are dealing with humans. But before you get involved, there are three questions that you need to answer first. Check out the video below to hear more. The best leaders know when to help resolve conflicts and when to let others resolve

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To make the delegation last for the long-term, you must focus more on the other person and help them succeed rather than just getting the task off your plate. Check out this video to find out how this simple step can make your delegation easier and more effective. If you want to delegate and not

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The Feedback Sandwich is a common model for giving feedback to others, and unfortunately an often ineffective one. Check out this video to find out why this approach could be undermining your efforts and learn tips for structuring your feedback so that it is positively received and actually used! Make your feedback honest, meaningful, and

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Today’s episode is in response to a question that I got as a result of a recent blog post I wrote on coaching to attitude. The question: Isn’t attitude a form of behavior? When I get this question, my answer always starts with another question: “What are they actually doing, what is their behavior?” And

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Are you making this costly leadership mistake? You’ve definitely seen it before and likely even made it yourself. And building your influence doesn’t happen if you are. Check out my latest Remarkable TV episode below and find out. When we are doing all of the talking, we won’t get the results that we want. If

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Giving feedback can be difficult, especially when it’s to a friend who you’re now managing, or to an older colleague, or even a colleague that you’ve never had this sort of relationship with before. So in this episode of Remarkable TV, I’m sharing the biggest secret to giving better feedback. Check it out here. When

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Feedback must be heard and valued in order for it to be used. And to have a better chance of all of these things happening, you must remember that it’s not about you, it’s about them. Check out the video below for tips on ensuring that your feedback is heard, valued, and USED. If you

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Today I tackle a question that most of us can relate to: When I have to choose between “getting things done and off my desk” or spending timing reading blogs/articles/books that encourage and inspire me, which is the best use of my time? It’s a great question (thanks, Deidre!) and being stuck at the crossroads

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This week’s Resource Recommendation – Coach and Be Coached: Coaching to Achieve Remarkable Performance – for Others and Yourself! A Remarkable TV Event We’re are excited to announce that we are tipping off our next Remarkable TV event, Coach and Be Coached, on March 16 at 11am ET. For 4+ hours I will be interviewing

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