Glad to see the Enneagram made this list ... although those who know me or work with me know this is not an unusual tactic for me!
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Glad to see the Enneagram made this list ... although those who know me or work with me know this is not an unusual tactic for me!
#enneagram #thehowandwhy #takingcareofbusinesswiththeenneagram #performandfunction
Interesting cocktail of tried-and-true low/no-tech solutions and new digital/AI products. What mix works for you?
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Think about your favorite (or current) boss (or leadership team). How many of these qualities apply to them?
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Spacious leadership sounds like a way to creating cultures and environments of psychological safety. What's your takeaway?
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Appreciating Sandra Beckwith's article on best practices in leveraging podcast interviews - and for quoting me in it, amongst other experts' advice!
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"Authentic leadership requires probing beneath the surface to confront past influences, cultivate self-awareness and align actions with core values ...
inspir[ing] trust, transparency and respect."
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Recognizing and turning toxic negativity around (without letting it get to toxic positivity) via reframing language. How has this worked for you?
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"Strategic Disappointment" seems to parallel learning to say "No" to unimportant (not supporting your current goals or long-term strategy) and non-time sensitive requests/demands.
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Sound the alarm, if it isn’t already blaring: Gallup's 2025 report shows a new decline in employee engagement, driven by disengaged leaders and managers.
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New buzzword alert! "Quiet Cracking" now takes the stage as a precursor to employee disengagement and new variant of Quiet Quitting. While I can't keep track of all these silent assassins, Castrillon provides some solid antidotes to and vaccinations for it.
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Who knew that dishwasher-loading could serve as a metaphor for EQ? This is equally applicable to the use of the Enneagram to help us understand (and integrate/expand) others' perspectives into our own worldviews.
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Thank you, Association for Talent Development (ATD), for providing me with the forum to share my thoughts on using the Enneagram for more effective and transformational coaching!
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HBR's master class on misconceptions about psychological safety and how it is confused with toxic positivity ... and how Explicit Expectations actually help create and sustain psychogically-safe cultures.
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If there were a time to need strategies to address uncertainty, this would be it. As people are looking to their leaders (and anywhere/everywhere) for guidance and direction, here are some ways to help.
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Legacy, executive presence, values, behaviors, and impact/results are intertwined in a complex venn diagram that begs to be drawn. What's your legacy?
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Thank you, Andrea Simon, for hosting our recent conversation about "Explicit Expectations: The Essential Guide & Toolkit of Management Fundamentals" on your "On the Brink with Andi Simon" podcast! Always a pleasure to chat with you!
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McKinsey's take on "starting with self" in leadership; focus on humility, vulnerability, inspiring boldness, and empowering others.
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"Manage up," "Be more strategic," and "Show more executive presence" are oblique concepts that no one really defines or explains. Here's a clear way to operationalize "managing up."
#foldinthecheese
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Four introspective questions for assessing your readiness to take on managing people.
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Really solid insights into how leaders can optimize their effectiveness! Note how EQ underlies several of them and how you can't succeed alone ...
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You say "Curation," I say "Inclusion" ... two sides of the same coin, or a very much overlapping Venn diagram? Still, a necessary skill and behavior for effective leadership.
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Intentionality and explicit expectations go hand in hand in contributing to effective, successful leadership, no?
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The power of the pause ... and what to do next, in service of self-awareness, empathy-building, and, ultimately, EQ development.
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YES!!!! AND, let's not forget the Enneagram's contribution to a deeper understanding and path of what that means for individuals! How does this resonate with YOU?
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Leadership Team Success Factors! Some solid advice to start and sustain LT effectiveness.
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Time management remains a top challenge for everyone in today's multi-priority and distraction-filled world. Also, check out the still-relevant Urgent/Important Matrix is still relevant in helping you identify what's truly worthy of your immediate attention.
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Just because I'm obsessed ...
AND, in addition to a groundbreaking format, an inspirational example of growth mindset, being open to empathize with others' (previously unknown) perspectives, breaking stereotypes, and the power of reframing and taking ownership of your life.
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NEW BUZZWORD ALERT: "Quiet Cracking" seems to be the precursor to quiet quitting. The antidote is solid leadership (as is the usual remedy), focusing on role clarity, expectation alignment, and development.
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The nuanced right words and language lay the foundation for a psychologically-safe and inclusive culture. Consider these, more appropriate and engaging ways of reframing everyday business lingo.
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In our fast-moving, feedback-averse cultures of toxic positivity, staying attuned to, exploring nuanced "actions that speak louder than words" from others, and acting on them are necessary actions for success. Some solid, actionable recommendations in this article.
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