Tag Archives: How To
The Era of the Storyteller
Storytelling is more important than ever. Long gone are the days when a story was just a simple anecdote or side bar. Today, stories are prominently positioned at the forefront of business communications. Great stories are seizing power, visibility and … Continue reading
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How to Tell Your Boss Bad News (in 5 easy steps)
Delivering bad news to a boss, stakeholder, customer, or governing group is a daunting task for even the most courageous of leaders. Fear of reprisal, shame, and the hope that circumstances will some how “work themselves out” are just a few of the reasons people to put off the inevitable. This delay usually makes the situation worse and causes even more stress for the messenger. This post presents five straightforward steps for biting the bullet and delivering bad news without being seen as a “bad guy.” Continue reading
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How to Delegate Effectively
Last week’s post, The Pros and the Pros of Delegation, covered the What and the Why of effective delegation. This week’s post is about the How. Here is a step by step guide to assigning a task to someone else … Continue reading
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How to Successfully Transition into a New Role
When people ask you “So, what do you think?” they’re not really asking “So, what do you think?” That question is a euphemism for “So, we worked really hard on this and need validation. Please find a way to praise … Continue reading
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How to Measure Influence
Influence is about motivating people to willingly work together toward the achievement of clearly defined results. In most common business situations such as: Leading cross functional teams Managing projects Starting in a new leadership role Spear-heading change initiatives Our likelihood … Continue reading
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