David Dye's Blog, page 104
August 30, 2018
The Very Best Secret to Holding Tough Conversations (with video)
So often when we’re asked to train teams on how to hold tough conversations, we find a deeper underlying issue that must be addressed first. Has this ever happened to you? Watch the Stage Version of this Story and Key Insights Here The Very […]
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August 28, 2018
How to Know What Your Team is Really Thinking
Are you listening to your team and the stories they tell? During times of change and uncertainty, your team is desperate for information. They’re looking for the story behind the story. They’re thirsty to listen to anyone who knows what’s REALLY going […]
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August 23, 2018
How to Lead a Meeting and Make Effective Decisions
Lead a Meeting that Gets Results by Clarifying Who Owns the Decision “This is so stupid—you asked for my opinion and then ignored it. I don’t know why I even bother! From now on, I’m just going to shut my mouth and […]
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August 21, 2018
How to Motivate Your Team – Stop Treating Them Like Family
Thinking they’re a family doesn’t motivate your team. You’ve probably heard leaders say it and you might have even said it yourself when you were hoping to motivate your team. “I treat my team like family” or “We’re one big family here […]
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August 16, 2018
Leaders Share about Courage, Influence and Hope: August Frontline Festival (with video)
Welcome to the Let’s Grow Leaders Frontline Festival on courage, influence, and hope, celebrating our new book for kids, Glowstone Peak. We asked thought leaders from around the world to share their very best post on these topics. Thanks to Joy and Tom Guthrie of […]
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August 14, 2018
How to Communicate Remarkably Clear Leadership Expectations
“These guys are seasoned managers, and these are fundamental leadership expectations. Shouldn’t they just know the right thing to do?” “I’m so frustrated, my team is just not executing on what I consider fundamentals.” “There’s just no accountability here. If someone is going […]
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August 9, 2018
What Bulldozer Parents are Doing to Our Gen Z Workforce
I’ll be honest. I didn’t even know bulldozer parents were a thing until Friday night. When did helicopter parents become bulldozer parents? Are they really bulldozing at work? I had to Google the whole “bulldozer parents” thing after having dinner with some HR execs […]
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August 7, 2018
Coworker Conflict: 7 Ways to Get Along with Other High Performers
You’re passionate about your work and you’re nailing your role. You’re working hard and your results are on fire. And then in the middle of an otherwise raving performance review, your boss brings up the conflict you continue to have with another […]
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August 2, 2018
How to Start Team Accountability When You Never Have Before
It’s never too late to begin team accountability. “Karin and David, can I ask you a question?” We had just finished a keynote where we gave leaders the tools to have the tough conversations. Sarah, a middle-level manager, came up to talk […]
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July 31, 2018
How to Take Your Retention Strategy to the Next Level
There’s no question, the downside of a good economy is that it’s harder to retain your best talent. The challenging underperformers stick around, while your rock stars are suddenly the hottest ticket on LinkedIn. If you’re like most executives we talk to, […]
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