The Power of Repetition: the Secret of Successful Leaders

Saying the same thing over and over again is not what repetition as a leader is about. That’s just annoying.

The power of repetition requires a bit more finesse and skill. It’s about finding multiple creative and effective ways to get the same idea across to your team.

Want to know the three action steps? Continue reading the next stash for the action plans.

Don’t just say something again and again, put it in writing, too.

Say it first and then put it in writing. If instead you put your message in writing first, there’s many potential risks of misunderstandings, perspectives or the tone of the message conveyed.

All these issues are easily avoidable by talking about it first.

The power of repetition is not just about fixing problems. It can also help you when you’re looking to praise and reward your team.

If you like work or actions you see, tell them! 

Consider Gallup’s findings as an example. In their research of thousands of managers and employees, they found:

“[Those answering “strongly agree to] “In the last seven days, I have received recognition or praise for doing good work” is responsible for a 10% to 20% difference in revenue and productivity.”

One of the best ways to create positive change is to look hard at your own work as an example of what you want to see. As Marcus Buckingham wrote in “First, Break All the Rules”:

“A manager has got to remember that he is on stage every day. His people are watching him. Everything he does, everything he says, and the way he says it, sends off clues to his employees. These clues affect performance. So never forget you are on that stage.”

When you want to tap the power of repetition, use YOUR example as a powerful piece of it.