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Effective business communication and relationship building are both essential components of a positive work environment. Studies have proven that humans have a natural desire to relate to other human beings, and humans hope to connect with other humans and be accepted into the tribe.
Active Listening does not come naturally for many managers and leaders in the workplace. I even struggle, and I teach this! Those who master this skill build better relationships, find clarity, achieve goals, maximize potential, and develop superior problem-solving skills. For these reasons and several more, we as leaders and managers must enhance our listening skills.
What is the most essential pre-requisite for effective leadership? Reflection.
Attaining self-awareness in leadership is a process, and it requires very intentional reflection. Once you are able to reflect on your actions, not only will you become a better leader but you will also be able to bring more clarity to your decision making process and thereby reduce stress.
Below we talk about why reflection is important, how to implement it, how this can help you become more self-aware, and we give you an exercise to practice this new skill when you are feeling the stress of leadership.
Communication! Communication is very personal. How we effectively communicate with others matters on many levels. In the end, being an effective communicator is the goal. To outwardly convey a message received as intended, with desired awareness or action taken. In a nutshell, there it is.
Work ethic is an essential component of individual character, and it reflects the dedication, integrity, and discipline of an individual towards his/her work. It is a set of moral principles that govern an individual's work performance, and it is often associated with hard work and its intrinsic value.
In that sense, work ethic itself is not necessarily a skill, however, the idea of work ethic extends beyond just hard work; it includes working smart, being effective, utilizing time well, and finding joy in work. And these are certainly skills you can train and improve upon.
In this blog, we explore many facets of a person's work ethic, using the framing method of shoulda, woulda, and coulda, to examine how it affects individuals, organizations, and society. We discuss skills you can train to grow your own work ethic, but also better understand how your work ethic and character were shaped.
As a leader, your mindset and ability to provide organizational vision are critical for success. To lead a team anywhere you need to know exactly where you are going. Without a plan, you have no way to measure, win, and repeat.
Have you ever felt lost or unsure of what you want to achieve in life? Defining your vision for the future can help bring clarity and direction.
Creating a Culture of Accountability in Collaborative Planning Teams
