Culture
What We’re Reading: Space, Pace, and Grace: How to Handle Challenging Conversations
Advice for effectively structuring a challenging conversation for long term impact.
November 30, 2021
Advice for effectively structuring a challenging conversation for long term impact.
Genuine and specific positive feedback is better than any pizza day.
The common phrase “everyone’s replaceable” is such a misnomer. Yes, you might be able to replace a hardworking employee who knows how to do everything right, but at what cost?
It’s a great read and reflection point for all leaders (even if you aren’t a cricket tragic like myself).
If you’re only hearing one narrative about your organisation (especially if everyone’s using the exact same positive language), it’s time to take another look at why.
If you’re working for an organisation where mild challenges to the organisation’s image are perceived as an attack, you are in an organisation that refuses to learn or change.
Symbols are a very useful tool for seeing reality – and also for shaping it.
There are lots of insights in this article on Vaillant’s work about yourself and others around you.
Keeping people engaged and clear on what they need to do and why saves time and misdirected effort – here’s how.
If injury or death are not genuine possibilities for you cognitively, you’re going to act like you’re invincible. And you’re not invincible.