David suggests how to move toward a growth mindset by replacing one simple word. I received a one-word hack, which I think is genius. And the idea is this: Instead of saying “to me” you replace it with “for me.” So instead of “Why is this happening TO me?” – “Why is this happening FOR...
Leaders can provide Organizational Clarity during the initial decision phase of a project to guide the team. With that clarity, the team can present several options to keep the project moving in the right direction. Watch David explain. Hey! In Nudge 372, I talk about the frustration of the “Bring Me a Rock” game, where...
Leadership Nudge® 380 – Question Master
June 8, 2023by
Practice using open questions to be curious, not compelling. Watch David explain how to become a Question Master. Here’s an activity that will have you practice being curious before being compelling. Have someone write down every question you ask in a meeting = verbatim. What I’m looking for is it needs to be specific enough...
But first . . . redwork When you are asked to work on a project, start by doing some redwork. Then use that work to ask what changes should be made. Gaining clarification on a project is easier when there is a tangible place to start. Hey, you want to earn the right to ask...
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Leadership Nudge® 375 – Stop saying “I’m just . . .”
June 8, 2023by
When we use self-deprecating language, we negate the words that follow. Stop saying things like “I’m just . . . a receptionist . . .” or “I’ve been here just two years . . .” Instead, remove the word “just” and say what you think and what you see. Your voice matters! Hey, here’s a...
Getting your team together for a weekly meeting allows them to share projects and intent with each other, get and give feedback about how certain actions affect other projects, and work together as a team toward organizational goals. Hey, David Marquet here. So I recently started working with a senior executive at a FINTECH company. And...
When inviting feedback, be specific with your request. This makes it easier for people to respond and the information you receive will be more meaningful. I went to get my haircut last week and the hairdresser said, “You seem to come in here a bit more often these days.” And she was right. And I...
Curtail wasted effort by having short bluework and redwork periods of time in the beginning of a project and longer bluework and redwork periods toward the end of a project. David explains how this helps teams avoid playing the game called “Bring me a rock.” The staff complaining about initiatives that came down from on...
Leadership Nudge® 370 – Decision-Making Tips
June 8, 2023by
When making decisions, leaders look for insight from the team. That improves the quality of the decision, but also gives the team a sense of involvement. Watch as Peter explains how Santa does it. It’s the week before Christmas and little Roo here is making his list to Santa. Peter: What is at the top...
Leaders improve decision-making by creating an environment where all the information can be shared. What can you do to make the invisible visible? So I’m here in Amsterdam. I have something sobering to show you. But it represents a powerful concept which we call “make the invisible visible.” They’re these stumble stones. These are called stumble...