Can You Hear Me?: Becoming a Better Listener

  • Not listening
  • Listening with your ears
  • Listening with your mind
  • Listening with your heart

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The Departed: Conducting Effective Exit Interviews

  • Do announce that exit interviews are expected
  • Do let the choose who does it & where
  • Do remain open-minded
  • Don't lose more employees over fixable problems

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Designated Driver: Delegating Do’s and Don’ts

  • Do be clear about your expectations
  • Do provide sufficient background
  • Do give authority & support
  • Don't delegate everything

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Shhhhh: Getting Results Quietly From Your Employees

  • Do play dumb sometimes
  • Do model the behavior you'd like to see
  • Do use storytelling, metaphors & humor
  • Don't overlook your personal competitive advantage

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Coming on Too Strong: Keeping Your Personal Strengths From Sinking You

  • Do know your own blind spots
  • Do be open to new learning
  • Do reexamine our strengths, regularly
  • Don't become arrogant

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Blunder Buster: Avoiding Common Leadership Mistakes

  • Do listen
  • Do be flexible
  • Do collaborate
  • Don't take yourself too seriously

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Sorry is the Hardest Word: Giving an Effective Apology at Work

  • Do name your mistake & accept responsibility
  • Do show you understand the impact of your actions
  • Do explain why you did it
  • Don't forget to express regret

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Don’t Stop Thinking About Tomorrow: Developing New Leaders

  • Do be on the lookout for potential leaders
  • Do determine if they have what it takes
  • Do give them room to lead
  • Don't get stuck with the status quo

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