What if, instead of ensuring we look good and feel valued, we focused on making others look good and feel valued?

In a difficult situation or relationship, draw a circle around yourself and work on everything inside that circle.

Our ability to effectively communicate and truly connect with colleagues improves when considering their preferred style, not just our own.

If you want others to give you honest, actionable insights, then you need to change the way you ask for it.

Giving meaningful positive feedback boosts employee engagement and performance.

Here are a few small tweaks you can make to your group brainstorming process that will get you better results and ensure everyone is engaged.

We have a tendency to overshare the details of our efforts in hopes of receiving more recognition and empathy, but often the reverse happens.

Instead of eagerly sharing your insights and feedback, focus on asking thoughtful questions that create space for your employees to identify their own reflections and insights.

Research shows that we perform better—with more confidence and competence—after pausing to reflect and learn from past experience.

Free PDF exercises for Professional Fit, Strategic Planning, Vision Building, and 2020 Reflection.

Download your copy of the comprehensive "Strategic Planning Simplified" guide for step-by-step instructions and corresponding editable templates.

When you want to do an outstanding job in a new role or client relationship, it’s better to simplify your strategy than making a long to-do list.