When to talk to your employee

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When to talk to your employee

I was talking with a leader about one of his direct reports. He’s not keen on how Dennis is doing. He’s lost the spark he had when he was hired over a decade ago. Is it reasonable to expect someone with years of seasoning to continue to demonstrate “new employee” verve like his new peers? What specifically

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Stick-to-itiveness

I’ve learned over the years that stick-to-itiveness makes the difference in people’s lives and careers. Many have talent and experience, but those who continually work at something are the ones who succeed. They have grit. They are determined to make a difference. Think of the things you’ve learned to do well over the years. It took

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Interrupters

Bonnie and Dan work in different companies but experience the same frustration. Sometimes when they start to say something in a meeting – at times, when they are already talking – they get interrupted. Someone talks over them and keeps going. The meeting continues as if nothing happened. No one loops backto ask, “What were you

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What are you assuming?

I was starting on a project with Bill and had made a number of assumptions. I asked what was most important to him, and that clarified some things. Later, I asked for clarification on some of the things he had said. Hmmmm, some nuances that were important to him – and were potential game changers

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