90-Second Burn – Coaching for Improved Work Performance
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  Coaching for Improved Work Performance has a dry title, but is a great manual and read.

Crunch-time Management for Leaders: Permission to Delay
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Leaders are always fairly busy. That’s okay – if we really truly finished our entire to-do list by the end of the day, we probably aren’t stretching enough. In previous posts, we’ve explored some time/task management ideas for busy leaders … Read More

I saw a Disney cast member holler at a child once…
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…and it was perfectly appropriate. Disney cast members are highly trained in many ways.  You likely know of their magical customer service and commitment to staying in character, and making sure the parks run smoothly, but the order in which … Read More

Q: When can you criticize freely?
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A: When the relationship is strong enough, AND, according to coach John Robinson: “Never criticize until the person is convinced of your unconditional confidence in their abilities.” When I think of the people in my life that I willingly take … Read More

Being easy to work with! When your leader is an “Influence” type!!! :)
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So, you’ve read your leader as an “I!” And, you want them to read this post!  Of course you do!!! But – things go better when we work to adapt ourselves, rather than trying to force others to change!  In fact, our adaptation can inspire … Read More

Being easy to work with – when your leader is “Conscientious.”
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So, you’ve read your leader as a “C.” And, you want them to read this post.  Of course you do. But – things go better when we work to adapt ourselves, rather than trying to force others to change.  In fact, our adaptation can inspire … Read More

Effective Leaders are Specific – a BRIEF case study reminder
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From yesterday, an email exchange that took a bit too long: Them: Dear Group Traveler, Thank you for booking your Group with Southwest Airlines. The attached Travel Agreement contains your itinerary, instructions on how to complete your Group reservation, and … Read More

Being easy to work with – when your leader is a “Steadiness”
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So, you’ve read your leader as an “S.” And, you want them to read this post.  Of course you do. But – things go better when we work to adapt ourselves, rather than trying to force others to change.  In fact, our adaptation can inspire … Read More

DiSC in Action – Being Easy to Work With (when your leader is a “Dominant”)
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So, you’ve read your leader as a “D.” And, you want them to read last week’s post.  Of course you do. But – things go better when we work to adapt ourselves, rather than trying to force others to change. … Read More

DiSC in Action – Leading as a “D”
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Someone is possibly a “D” (Dominant) if they are seen as more fast-paced than calm, and more challenging than warm. A “D” leader values results, challenge, and action; and might be described as commanding, resolute, or pioneering. The “D” leader … Read More

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