Don Graumann's Blog, page 9
March 24, 2022
I loved talking with Amy Elrod about “Lead for...
February 11, 2022
If you are talking, you are not learning
If you are talking, you are not listening, and definitely not learning. Do you have a mental “red flag” for when you start to talk too much?
February 8, 2022
Being late is a choice
You shouldn’t rely on others to stay on time. You are the only one who can truly own your schedule. Being late is a choice.
January 28, 2022
Sell to yourself first
You have to be able to sell to yourself before selling to others. You have to believe it before you sell it. In fact, it should be a requirement.
January 18, 2022
Would you want you as your boss?
Objectively, would you want yourself as your boss? If the answer is not “YES!”, why? Why wouldn’t you want to model the behavior of your desired boss?
January 14, 2022
Is it work to communicate with you?
Do you make people work to communicate with you? Do you write 3 paragraphs when you could get the point or ask across in 3 bullets?
January 11, 2022
Simple Composure is often Leadership
Leadership is obvious in moments of truth. Oftentimes it is as simple as staying consistent to your core values when the pressure is on, which is a definition of composure.
January 4, 2022
Just Agreeable or Getting Agreement?
When selling (trying to move people), if you think the prospect is agreeing to everything, they may just be agreeable. Drill deeper to get very specific agreement.
December 7, 2021
“Strategic Pause” was launched 1 year ago. My...
“Strategic Pause” was launched 1 year ago. My passion project 20 years in the making. I am humbled by the stream of feedback that my book is accelerating leadership and personal growth. The principles and methods apply to work and life in general.
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November 16, 2021
A reminder that your personal leadership coach in book form is...
A reminder that your personal leadership coach in book form is available on Amazon, B&N, and many other places! Get your copy!
