Transform your meetings by engaging the power of conversations
Leaders need to understand more and utilize the power of dialogue. Meetings are much more effective when you can have open and powerful conversations. Continue reading »
Communcation
One powerful question you can’t afford to ignore
I’m sure you have heard how the definition of insanity is doing repeatedly the same thing that doesn’t work and expecting to get a different result. Yet, every day leaders spend a lot of effort and time doing things — in meetings, managing businesses, writing emails, making decisions — that don’t translate into the best results.
Today's post challenges you to ask yourself throughout your day one powerful question. . . Continue reading »
Aikido and guidelines for turning conflict around - 2
Last week we spoke about the advantages of using the Aikido way to solve conflicts. We said it's better if you use "entering and blending" first. In this position, you are looking at the situation from the attacker's viewpoint but without giving up your own viewpoint. This immediately changes the energy of the conversation allowing the two of you to approach the conflict from the same perspective and to build understanding.
Today I'm going to give you 6 guidelines for effectively turning conflict around using the Aikido way of blending. Continue reading »
Aikido and the art of turning conflict around - 1
When leaders have trouble accepting influence from each other, or influencing others, there is often arguments and defensiveness. One person makes a complaint or suggestion, and the other responds with a statement of denial or refusal. There are attacks and counter-attacks. No one wants to admit he or she is wrong. Neither one wants to be the “loser.” The problem is, in those situations everyone loses. What is the alternative? Continue reading »
How to deliver tough messages
Many leaders hate to be the bearers of bad news. For example: when you have to tell someone their unacceptable behavior has not improved, and they can’t keep working for you; or when the company has downsized and you have to tell someone their job is being eliminated; or when you have to demote someone to a lower level position due to their consistently bad performance reviews. How do you do it? Continue reading »
Communication tip for leaders: Listen to understand
The capacity to listen is at the heart of an interactive dialogue. When you are a good listener, by the quality of your listening, you convey a sense of appreciation, acceptance, and understanding. Others will respond and come alive in a way that sustains enthusiasm. Continue reading »
Communication tip for leaders: Keep an open mind
If you want to keep the lines of communication open, you need to be flexible and humble enough to keep an open mind. After all, you are not ALWAYS right!
In dialogue you stand your ground but you also have to be profoundly open. Just as you express your opinions, feelings, values, and ideas clearly, you also need to be willing to listen openly to those of others. Continue reading »
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