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Hard Conversations, Handled With Kindness

How do I give difficult feedback to an employee? Do it soon, in private, with specific facts, a clear expectation, and genuine care for the person. You give difficult feedback well by being both clear and kind. Have the conversation soon, in private. Describe
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Leading Through a Hard Season

How do leaders keep a team going during tough times? Tell the truth, stay calm and visible, focus the team on what it can control, and take care of people. Leaders keep a team going during hard times by being honest, steady, and caring. Tell the truth about t
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Set a Direction Your Team Can Repeat

How do I share my vision with my team? Put it in a few simple words, connect it to everyday work, and repeat it often until anyone can say it back. You share your vision well by making it simple, specific, and repeated. Put your vision into a short sentence o
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Make Decisions Faster With Clear Rules

How do small businesses make decisions faster? Write a few clear decision rules so team members know what they can decide on their own, and when to ask. Small businesses make decisions faster by writing down a few clear rules that tell team members what they
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Listening Is a Leadership Skill

How can I be a better listener as a leader? Give full attention, ask open questions, repeat back what you heard, and show people you acted on it. You become a better listener by practicing a few simple habits. Give people your full attention. Ask open questio
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