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Staff Development

The Top Manager Mistake that Causes Turnover

This is a great article…. It gives detailed information on what is most important to retaining team members.

How are you supporting the development of your team members? 

How can you use the goal setting process for furthering the development of each of your team members?

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Leadership

4 Behaviors Account for 89% of Leadership Effectiveness

From leadershipfreak.wordpress.com

McKinsey research* suggests 4 leadership behaviors make the difference between strong and weak leadership.

#1. Be supportive.

  1. Show authentic interest.
  2. Build trust.
  3. Help team members overcome challenges.

#2. Seek different perspectives.

  1. Monitor trends and patterns.
  2. Invite ideas that could improve performance.
  3. Differentiate between important and unimportant issues.

#3. Operate with strong results orientation.

  1. Follow through.
  2. Emphasize efficiency.
  3. Prioritize work that matters most.

#4. Solve problems effectively.

  1. Gather and analyze information.
  2. Make decisions.
  3. Handle disputes.

You can’t neglect any of the 20 leadership behaviors listed in the post. However, McKinsey’s research suggests that you would serve your organizations well if you get really good at the four that account for 89% of leadership effectiveness.

 4 Behaviors Account for 89% of Leadership Effectiveness

 

(Via leadershipfreak.wordpress.com)

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Curiosity Leadership Listening

3 Ways to Lead Through Curiosity

When you’re a leader, you won’t always know the answers. Your team won’t, either. That’s why leading with curiosity is so important: It encourages the creativity you need to find a solution when you’re facing the unknown.Asking questions is one of the best ways to cultivate a curious mindset.

I think curiosity is a terrific attribute of leadership. It implies learning, exploration and understanding. Being curious about other team members, colleagues or customers helps you develop relationship. By seeking to understand and learn from others, you demonstrate caring for others.