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Feedback makes the world go round. Trouble is, most leaders are terrible at it. Some won’t even do it. If you’re a new manager, learning this early will improve your success rate 10x. Here’s a simple structure to follow: - Honor your truth - Respect them - Motivate growth Here’s how: 1- When ____ happened These are the facts. Leave the emotion at the door. “When you were running the project meeting.” 2- I noticed that ____ This is... - What you saw - How it made you feel - Your perspective Hint: Focus on their actions, not their character. Your perspective cannot be debated... Avoid talking about "Why" they did it. “I noticed that you were not taking time to listen to the other team members today.” 3- Which caused ____ These are outcomes. Ideally, they are measurable results. Think KPIs, OKRs, milestones, deadlines, or relevant metrics. "That resulted in us going off track and we won’t make the project milestone this week." Once you’ve provided the feedback... Listen. Try not to distract them with unnecessary detail. If they remain silent, simplify: - "Do you agree?" - "What do you think?" - "How do you think it went?" Make sure you listen to the speak. Feedback should be a conversation, not an assault. Shout out to Dave Kline for the inspiration on this one. If you find this helpful, follow Kenyon Neal for more tips and tactics for new managers. #leadership #feedback #newmanager

**How to Delegate: A Guide for Managers** Delegation is a crucial skill for managers, but it can be challenging. Learn how to delegate effectively and empower your team to succeed. 📋🤝Share your experiences with delegation in the comments! 🌟#LeadershipSkills #ManagementTips #Delegation #TeamDevelopment #Empowerment --- (alt text) Do you know that you need to delegate work to your team, but find it difficult? It might feel like off-loading or taking advantage, and you might think, "I should be doing this myself." 🤔  But what if you looked at delegation differently? Isn't there other important work 📊💼  you should be focusing on? Delegating tasks gives your team members opportunities to grow 🌱💡and develop their skills. 🚀Give them what they want and do what they need! **Delegate!**  Always remember to provide support and backup to your team when delegating tasks. This builds trust and confidence among team members. And remember that although you can delegate a task, you retain responsibility. --- If this guide has been helpful, please like and share it with others who might benefit from learning how to effectively delegate tasks. Let's empower each other to become better leaders! 💪

Leadership is an ongoing journey, and even the best leaders can stumble along the way. If you're noticing any of these common pitfalls, it might be time for a reset. 🔄✨ Here’s how you can avoid these common leadership mistakes: Failing to Communicate ↳ Establish regular and open channels of communication. Encourage feedback, clarify expectations, and ensure that everyone is on the same page. Hold regular meetings, both one-on-one and with the team, to keep communication flowing. Not Setting Clear Goals ↳ Use the SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) criteria to set clear, actionable goals. Make sure everyone understands their role in achieving these goals and track progress regularly. Not Delegating Effectively ↳ Identify the strengths and skills of your team members and delegate tasks accordingly. Trust your team to carry out their responsibilities and provide the necessary resources and support to help them succeed. Micromanaging ↳ Shift your focus from managing every detail to empowering your team. Provide guidance and then step back, allowing your team the autonomy to execute their tasks. Regular check-ins are important, but resist the urge to control every aspect. Not Being Decisive ↳ Gather relevant information, consult with key stakeholders, and then make decisions confidently. Avoid analysis paralysis by setting deadlines for decisions and being prepared to adjust as new information becomes available. Being Too Autocratic ↳ Foster a collaborative environment where team input is valued. Encourage participation in decision-making processes and be open to different perspectives. This not only empowers your team but also builds trust. Failing to Give Feedback ↳ Make feedback a regular part of your interactions. Provide constructive feedback that focuses on improvement, and also recognize and celebrate successes. Create a culture where feedback is seen as a tool for growth, not criticism. Let's learn from these mistakes and work towards becoming the leaders our teams deserve. 💪 #Leadership #CommonMistakes #GrowthMindset #LeadershipDevelopment

Leadership is an ongoing journey, and even the best leaders can stumble along the way. If you're noticing any of these common pitfalls, it might be time for a reset. 🔄✨ Here’s how you can avoid these common leadership mistakes: Failing to Communicate ↳ Establish regular and open channels of communication. Encourage feedback, clarify expectations, and ensure that everyone is on the same page. Hold regular meetings, both one-on-one and with the team, to keep communication flowing. Not Setting Clear Goals ↳ Use the SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) criteria to set clear, actionable goals. Make sure everyone understands their role in achieving these goals and track progress regularly. Not Delegating Effectively ↳ Identify the strengths and skills of your team members and delegate tasks accordingly. Trust your team to carry out their responsibilities and provide the necessary resources and support to help them succeed. Micromanaging ↳ Shift your focus from managing every detail to empowering your team. Provide guidance and then step back, allowing your team the autonomy to execute their tasks. Regular check-ins are important, but resist the urge to control every aspect. Not Being Decisive ↳ Gather relevant information, consult with key stakeholders, and then make decisions confidently. Avoid analysis paralysis by setting deadlines for decisions and being prepared to adjust as new information becomes available. Being Too Autocratic ↳ Foster a collaborative environment where team input is valued. Encourage participation in decision-making processes and be open to different perspectives. This not only empowers your team but also builds trust. Failing to Give Feedback ↳ Make feedback a regular part of your interactions. Provide constructive feedback that focuses on improvement, and also recognize and celebrate successes. Create a culture where feedback is seen as a tool for growth, not criticism. Let's learn from these mistakes and work towards becoming the leaders our teams deserve. 💪 #Leadership #CommonMistakes #GrowthMindset #LeadershipDevelopment

🌟 Leadership is not just about leading; it's about listening. 🌟 As aspiring leaders, it's crucial to remember that effective leadership begins with being a good listener. In today's dynamic world, the ability to listen actively and empathetically is more valuable than ever. 📌 Here are a few reasons why listening is key to leadership: Fosters Trust and Respect: When you listen to your team, you show them that their opinions matter. This builds trust and mutual respect, which are the cornerstones of a strong team. Encourages Open Communication: By being open to feedback, you create an environment where everyone feels comfortable sharing their ideas and concerns. This leads to better collaboration and innovation. Facilitates Continuous Improvement: Listening to feedback allows you to understand your strengths and areas for improvement. This continuous loop of feedback and improvement is essential for personal and professional growth. Enhances Problem-Solving: When you listen to different perspectives, you gain insights that can help you address challenges more effectively and make better-informed decisions. 🗣️ Tips to Improve Your Listening Skills: Be Present: Give your full attention to the speaker. Avoid distractions and show that you are engaged through body language and verbal affirmations. Ask Questions: Encourage deeper discussion by asking thoughtful questions. This shows that you are genuinely interested in understanding their perspective. Reflect and Summarize: Reflect back what you've heard to ensure clarity and show that you value their input. Stay Open-Minded: Be open to new ideas and perspectives, even if they differ from your own. This diversity of thought can lead to more innovative solutions. Remember, leadership is a journey of continuous learning and improvement. By being a good listener and actively seeking feedback, you pave the way for both your own growth and the success of your team. #Leadership #Listening #Feedback #ContinuousImprovement #GrowthMindset #Teamwork #Communication

Can't agree more. Some of the fundamental steps to get team on success path.

In sessions with one of my mentees we've been exploring a couple of interesting topics that can go out of the window when we are under pressure. 1. The importance of having the right people around you Understanding what skills you need is super important but the biggest drains I've seen for managers and leaders wanting to achieve their goals are those who aren't invested or disengaged. People that are actively pulling in another direction are super destructive and will ripple through your team. You need to be able to assess your current team, understand what development is needed and make the tough decisions when needed. It's not fun, can feel horrid but will have such a positive influence on your team. Set the behavioural expectations of your teams and deal with it when people don't or won't meet them, celebrate those who do. 🧑🤝🧑 2. Using data for alignment and understanding the impact you are having (and could have) A big bugbear of mine is when people are delivering something because someone told them to or it feels like a good idea. If you don't know 'why' how can you know this is an impactful piece of work and good investment of time? If you don't have success metrics how can you know what you are doing is having any impact? Data is critical for explaining why and tracking the impact of the changes you make. Aligning your team on a shared goal/outcome is great to get people pulling in the same direction 💪 3. Getting clear on your shpere of control and influence Ooo I've learnt this the hard way, investing so much of my energy in things outside of my control and then feeling like I'm losing the plot! Understanding what is in your control and taking accountability for that, knowing when you need to influence and adapting your approach to do so (but accepting it's not in your control) and awareness of the things outside of this which are concerns but you can't directly control or influence. This will allow you to focus on the areas you can actually move forward ⏩ #managementtips #leadership #mentoring

How do you motivate and energize your team? A recent poll results showed that more than 70% of the managers preferred feeling anything except "Excitement and Uncertainty" at work. These results triggered in me the following thoughts: 1.- If one of the key objectives for any manager is to keep their team ENGAGED and ENERGIZED to be able to face the constant business challenges any organization confronts every day, how can we transmit that feeling to our teams if we do not feel any excitement for what we do? We need to radiate what we want to transmit. We cannot fake it. If you are not excited and enthusiastic about what you do, in accomplishing challenging goals, and expecting successful results, you will never have a team charged with the energy of achievement. And, yes, being a role model is also this. 2. Certainty means doing the same thing in a way we already know the result we are going to get. We ask our teams to be creative, to brainstorm new solutions to new challenges, to figure out how we can do “more with less”. And this process is anything but CERTAIN. Creativity is enemy of certainty. If we want to feel CERTAINTY there is no way you can motivate your team to be creative. Therefore, if you don’t feel excitement for what you do, and you want to live in a world of certainty, you are not in your way to build creative and engaged teams that will exceed your expectations. What would be a sensible step for you to take now? Take action to become the leader your team needs. #coaching #management #leadership

Leadership Challenge: Influencing Leadership isn’t just about authority—it’s about inspiring action and shaping outcomes. The ability to influence is one of the most powerful skills a leader can have. It’s how you align your team around a shared vision, drive meaningful change, and build trust-based relationships. Influence as a leader is key to… 🧗Greater Career Opportunities 🔗Stronger Relationships 🌳Enhanced ability to drive change This week, I’m excited to introduce the Influencing Leadership Challenge, where we’ll focus on refining your ability to inspire and guide others effectively. Influence is a key component of leadership, enabling leaders to inspire, guide, and motivate others toward achieving shared goals. Some important elements that stand out to me include: 🛡️Credibility: Build trust through consistent actions, ethical behavior, and expertise. 📊Persuasion: Use logical arguments supported by data and evidence to make your case. 🗓️Consistency: Maintain a steady, predictable approach to leadership to build trust. Other components of influence in leadership include, authenticity, emotional intelligence, communication, vision, relationship building, empowerment, adaptability, motivation, continuous learning, and serving others. Here’s how you can participate: 🎯 Clarify Your Vision: Start by identifying one key goal or initiative you want to influence within your team or organization. Communicate it with clarity and passion. 🗣️ Adapt Your Approach: Tailor your communication to resonate with your audience. Consider their values, motivations, and concerns as you craft your message. 🤝 Lead by Example: Influence begins with action. Demonstrate the behavior, attitude, or commitment you want to see in others. Are you ready to amplify your ability to inspire and guide❓ Capturing the Learning: Throughout the week, share your learning and insights in the 💬 comments 👇 below, inspiring others to practice influence in their leadership journey. You might consider sharing: ➡ Experiences ➡ Insights ➡ Inspirations By mastering this skill, you can inspire collaboration, foster alignment, and create lasting impact as a leader. Influence isn’t about control—it’s about connection. #InfluencingLeadershipChallenge #LeadWithImpact #InspireAndGuide #LeadershipGrowth #LeadershipJourney #Coaching #LeadershipCoaching ➕ Follow me for more challenges ♻️ Repost this challenge to your network 🔗Connect to dive deeper

The Importance of Clear Expectations in Leadership: Setting Your Team Up for Success In every aspect of our lives, whether personal or professional, the clarity of expectations plays a pivotal role in determining our success and satisfaction. This rings especially true in the realm of leadership, where effective communication of expectations can make or break team dynamics and outcomes. 1. Understanding Responsibility: It's essential to recognize that in any given situation, individuals may bear responsibility for its outcome. Whether one causes it, participates in it, or allows it, understanding our role in shaping outcomes is key to fostering accountability and ownership within the team. 2. Reflective Inquiry:When faced with situations where expectations are not met, leaders are encouraged to engage in reflective inquiry. Rather than jumping to conclusions or assigning blame, take a moment to ask yourself pertinent questions: Am I contributing to this situation? Am I part of the problem? Am I inadvertently allowing this to happen? This introspective process can reveal underlying dynamics and inform constructive action. 3. The Promise of Expectations:At the heart of effective leadership lies the ability to communicate expectations clearly and concisely. Expectations serve as promises, wherein individuals commit to delivering specific outcomes within defined parameters. However, for these promises to hold weight, they must be communicated comprehensively and understood mutually. 4. The Pitfalls of Unclear Expectations:Failure to communicate expectations effectively can lead to a host of challenges within the team. Misunderstandings, missed deadlines, and subpar outcomes often stem from vague or ambiguous expectations. As a leader, it's imperative to preemptively address these pitfalls through proactive communication and clarification. 5. Proactive Communication:Leaders must proactively communicate expectations to their team members, leaving no room for ambiguity or assumptions. Take the time to articulate what is expected, when it's expected, and how success will be measured. Encourage open dialogue and invite questions to ensure mutual understanding and alignment. 6. Empowering Dialogue: Effective communication of expectations fosters an environment of empowerment and accountability within the team. By providing clarity and direction, leaders empower team members to take ownership of their responsibilities and strive for excellence in their endeavors. In conclusion, clear expectations are the cornerstone of effective leadership and successful teamwork. By understanding our roles and responsibilities, engaging in reflective inquiry, and proactively communicating expectations, leaders can set their teams up for success. Embrace the promise of expectations, navigate the pitfalls of ambiguity, & empower your team through open dialogue and clarity. Together, we can cultivate a culture of accountability, collaboration, and achievement at work