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Practice these 5 R’s when Stressed
Feeling Stressed? It is hard not to get stressed when we listen to the news. I bet most of you have increased your news feed over the past week due to the acceleration of novel coronavirus COVID-19. Rising chaos around the world, the cancellation of all events, and a shortage of supplies are only adding[…]
Make feedback more impactful by using individual motivator language
Using the right hook to bait the fish for more impactful feedback. Understanding that we all look at the world via a different lens, is very important when giving feedback. When we change our approach to match someone else’s preferences, we have a significantly better chance of connecting and achieving our communication goals! To illustrate this,[…]
How to get 2 thumbs up when giving positive feedback
In our last post we looked at how to turn negative feedback into a learning experience. Similarly we can make positive feedback into a learning experience. So next time, you think about saying, “Joe, great job!”, think again. In his book ‘Quiet Leadership’ David Rock he says that people are paid to think and that as leaders, we[…]
Feedback – How to move from thumbs down to thumbs up
Delivering hard feedback Checking in with people and holding them accountable is not always easy, and besides, who wants to be the bearer of bad news? Not many people! Amy Jen Su offers some suggestions in getting over your fear of conflict including the importance of having these conversations in the first place. Threats are real I[…]
A question for the high achiever ready for the next big challenge
If you are a high achiever, I want you to do something that will give you more overall happiness in your life Take some space to recognize and celebrate what you accomplished, before moving on to that next challenge! Nicola McCrabbe, is a Leadership Coach, Workshop Facilitator and Agile Meet-up group co-organizer. Reach her at www.NicolaMcCrabbe.com.[…]
Ask Not Tell (i.e, Coach)
If someone comes to you with a situation, think before telling him or her what to do. Instead, it might be better to use a different approach, the ‘Ask Not Tell’ approach. Recovering from the problem-solving addiction According to Lynda Atkins and her work related to agile coaching, the core mindset shift is “recovering from the[…]
OpenSpace experience at Agile Open Canada 2017
A great Experience at Agile Open Canada 2017 The first evening Friday night’s Agile event started with some ice breaking games followed by dinner. After dinner we officially opened the space, sitting in a circle. Next came the opportunity to share a three-minute lightening talk. The idea was to share something interesting in lightening time; three[…]
Employee Performance – 3 things I learned from my spin-cycle class
I arrived at spin-cycle class for the third time that week. Little did I know that this would be a lesson in employee performance for me. I had joined the gym but found that I was spending more time taking the classes; the spin-cycle class in particular. When I arrived at the class this time though,[…]
5 Leadership Lessons from a Poma Lift Operator
I was skiing at a family ski resort this weekend in BC. I was back at the Poma lift to learn a new technique of skiing without moving my hips and hurting my lower back. A little girl about 5 years old was scared and obviously not enjoying the skiing experience in the ski school. Here[…]