25
Mar
Leadership Nudge® 301 – Focus on the Behavior
Positive feedback can have negative consequences if it's delivered improperly. When giving praise, acknowledge the behavior that is controllable (their effort) instead of praising someone...
19
Mar
A Special Leadership Nudge® – Social Connection While Social Distancing
Stress makes us feel isolated. We are adding self-isolation and social distancing to that stress which means social connection is more important than ever. Be...
18
Mar
Leadership Nudge® 300 – The “Get Better” Self
The defending behaviors of the "be good" self actively inhibit our willingness to accept critique. The "be good" self is protective about attaching our ego...
11
Mar
Leadership Nudge® 299 – 7 Sins of Questioning
Asking binary, self-affirming questions robs us of the opportunity to learn more. Ask questions from the perspective of curiosity, aiming to uncover what others see...
04
Mar
Leadership Nudge® 298 – Be Agile: Chunk and Complete
Chunking work into shorter complete cycles by scheduling a pause gives us a chance to reflect on the completed work and decide on the next...
26
Feb
Leadership Nudge® 297 – Flatten the Power Gradient
When an organization has a steep power gradient, very little information will flow from the bottom up. When we remove the trappings of power and...