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Identifying the skills needed for the future
Developing a growth mindset
Creating a culture of continuous learning
When Is It Okay To Ask For Help
Ask for help. While it may seem like a hard task when you’re a new leader, remind yourself that you don’t have to know it all.
Reach out to your trusted peers, mentors, or your own manager. Don’t let the initial stress of your new role turn into the chronic stress of burnout. Speak up and ask for what you need before it gets to this point. This is not just something you should do for yourself, but also for your team — because working alongside someone who is burned out can affect your team’s productivity.
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Eliminate Blame Culture
Blaming others for your problems can diminish your (and your team members’) accountability. When you use blame — as opposed to thoughtful analysis and communication — to diagnose an issue, you turn yourself into a passive victim and encourage your direct reports to do the same.
If something...
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Asking The Right Question
Instead of asking “Who’s at fault?”, strong leaders ask, “Where did the process break down?”
Discussing how to prevent a mistake — rather than shaming colleagues and peers — goes a long way in promoting trust on your team as opposed to fear o...
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Build a Culture of Feedback from The Start
Set up regular (weekly or biweekly) one-on-one meetings with each member of your team to ensure open and honest communication. During these meetings, check-in with them about any challenges they may be facing, what they need from you to do their best work, and how you can improve as their boss or...
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Know that Trust Is Given, Not Earn.
People are hired because they’re experts in their fields or show potential to do great work. Withholding trust can make them feel you’re not acknowledging the skills that brought them to the table in the first place, and potentially lead them to resent you.
Remember that you hired your team...
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Create Team Rituals to Build Trust with Your Coworkers
In the hybrid world of work, new managers may be faced with a difficult challenge: leading a team who you have never met in person. This means you’ll likely need to build trust and camaraderie between people in different locations and time zones.
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Ask For Feedback
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- Feel the discomfort and endure it, removing any initial fear or resistance.
- Listen to understand, not to blurt out your defence.
- Express your gratitude to the person giving the feedb...
How To Ask For Help
When we ask for help, we tend to unconsciously add unnecessary details that enhance our image, justify or even state a request instead. When asking for help, take the bass out of your voice, the stiffness out of your spine, and the captain out of your industry and just say, with sincerity and ...
Smiling is important for leadership
- It helps others relax. A smile communicates that you are safe and can be trusted.
- It draws people to you. If you want others to follow you, you can start by smiling more.
- It enables you to connect.Even if you don’t speak the same language, a smile i...
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