Mike Figliuolo's Blog, page 29

What’s your view of how veterans are treated in your organization?

Our reader poll today asks: What’s your view of how veterans are treated in your organization?

They’re highly respected and we see them as a diverse population that needs help 21.78%They’re respected and we know they’ve faced some challenges but are basically equal to everyone else 45.97% They’re not seen or treated any differently than any other employee 29.84%They’re looked down upon and we make it tough for them to advance 2.41%

Veteran talent and challenges.

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Giving Authority and Responsibility to Members of Your Team

Members of high performing teams are going to be the most satisfied when they feel like they can have an impact on the outcome of their work.

Members of high performing teams are going to be the most satisfied when they feel like they can have an impact on the outcome of their work. To get to that point you need to understand the difference between accountability and responsibility and how authority interplays with both of them.

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What’s Your “Why?” How Women Can Let Their Passions Drive Their Success

Women face exceptional challenges in the workplace. To succeed, women must understand that they can have it all by defining their “why.”

Today’s guest post is by Raquel Gomes, Founder & CEO — Stafi 

When Spanx founder Sara Blakely was a door-to-door fax machine saleswoman, she abhorred the thought of having to wear pantyhose in the sweltering Florida heat, but that same frustration gave birth to an idea — one that would eventually make her a billionaire.

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How good are you at fulfilling commitments you set for responding to people’s requests?

Our reader poll today asks: How good are you at fulfilling commitments you set for responding to people’s requests?

I’m great: when I tell someone I’ll get back to them by a certain date, I never fail to do so 30.77%I’m good: every once in a while I fail to meet a self-imposed deadline 57.90%I’m okay: I generally meet self-imposed deadlines but miss a bunch of them too 8.51%I’m not good: I often fail to meet response deadlines I set 2.02%I’m bad at it: It’s rare that I meet a response deadline I set for myself and them 0.80%

Commitments matter.

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Empowering the Members of Your Team

 

For you to get the most out of the members of your high performing team, you need to empower them.

For you to get the most out of the members of your high performing team, you need to empower them. Remember, on a high performing team, those team members are typically very self-motivated, and they like being self-directed. You need to understand how letting go of your agenda, creating space for them to flourish, and then accepting that there are different ways of doing things is going to bring out the best in your people. 

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Failures Are Experiments, Not Failures

There’s a difference between experiencing failure and being a failure. Some of the greatest lessons come from failing – but only if you’re willing to learn them.

Today’s post is by Shawn Hunter, author of Small Acts of Leadership (CLICK HERE to get your copy) .

On March 2, 1962, Wilt “the Stilt” Chamberlain had the highest scoring NBA basketball game of all time.

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When is the last time you went out of your way to thank a team member for their contributions?

Our reader poll today asks: When is the last time you went out of your way to thank a team member for their contributions?

Within the last couple of days: 79.55%Within the last month: 17.73%Sometime this quarter: 0.91%Sometime this year: 1.36%I don’t go out of my way to thank them: 0.45%

The High ROI of a “Thank You” – Taking time to say “thank you” so someone on your team or in your organization is a simple investment to make and the vast majority of you have done so recently (97% have done so within the last month with 80% of those doing it in the last few days).

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Being a Net Exporter of Talent

You can either hoard talent on your team or you can develop it and export it. If you’re a net exporter of talent, there are huge benefits both to the broader organization as well as your individual team.

Some of the strongest leaders I know are what I call net exporters of talent. You can either hoard talent on your team or you can develop it and export it.

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Five Things No One Ever Tells You About Becoming Senior Management

 

Unveiling the Truth: Navigating the Nuances of Senior Management. Gain insights into the unexpected challenges and rewards of leadership.

Today’s guest post is by Amy Feind Reeves, author of College to Career, Explained  (CLICK HERE to get your copy).

Stepping into senior management brings unexpected surprises and overwhelming responsibilities. As you ascend the corporate ladder, you’ll encounter nuances and challenges not found in textbooks.

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What is your opinion of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts at your company?

Our reader poll today asks: What is your opinion of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts at your company?

They’re great! Everyone needs to feel respected, fairly treated and included 41.78%They’re okay. I get the principle but sometimes it doesn’t work as intended 34.23%They’re a distraction. We have more important issues to deal with 8.00%They detract from our work environment and aren’t helpful 8.88%They’re really bad and don’t have a place in our work environment 7.11%

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Matter.

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