You have to have confidence in your ability, and then be tough enough to follow through.
— Rosalyn Carter
This week’s action plan: It’s easy to believe in yourself, when everyone around you believes in you as well. But how often is this the case?
Sometimes the people around us are looking to poke holes in our […]
One of the new features here at Leadership Turn involves moving the leadership thought for the week to Monday. While originally I thought that a little mid-week motivation was a good thing (and it is), I really wanted to do more than just share a thought. I wanted to challenge all of us to work and focus […]
Do you frequently find yourself involved in verbal battles with other people? If so, defensive communication may be part of the problem.
Defensive communication occurs when one party to a conversation feels threatened, attacked, or is trying to protect their self-image.
Oh sure, we all react defensively on occasion, and it is, in fact, a legitimate defense mechanism. But […]
All too frequently today, people are starved for a little praise. Whether we are willing to acknowledge it to others, or even admit it to ourselves, we all need a little praise in our life.
Awhile back, Milo wrote a post about his belief that a leader should not give someone a pat on the back […]
When you a part of a team at work, or part of a committee in your community, your individual actions reflect on the greater team or committee. Like it or not, how people view you is how they view your team or committee as well. They reflect on your relationship with the team, and, in […]
Have you ever obsessed about something to the point where it took on a life of its own? Where a small irritant became bigger than life? When that one irritant consumed a disproportionate amount of your time?
When this happens within a team environment, it can destroy your individual productivity and motivation, as well as poison […]
“Watch your tone with me, young lady!”
I heard that so many times when I was a teenager. I’d grumble back, always under my breath, “I don’t have any tone,” or “What tone would you like me to use, then.” Thanks goodness neither Mom nor Dad ever heard me. Or, if that did, they just chose […]
Never underestimate the value of a compliment.
A compliment, given sincerely and publicly, shows regard and esteem for the recipient. It builds goodwill, appreciation, and frequently a willingness to go the extra mile. You will be seen as someone who cares about other people and their accomplishments, and not just your own. Humor can be helpful […]
No matter how hard we may try to avoid a volatile situation, there will come a time when you have to deal with an angry person. Whether it’s a boss, co-worker, team member, associate, employee, customer, or even a friend, at some point you will have to handle both the anger and the underlying issues.
Arguments […]
If you are leading a team, it will be important for you to recognize the learning style of your team members.
When you know how people best process information, you will then know how to best communicate with them when giving assignments, providing feedback, and motivating them to achieve higher levels of success.
Let’s walk through a […]
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