critisism
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Repost: Please criticise after you…
1. Think of a better (realistic not idealistic) alternative. 2. Assume the person you’re about to criticise has already thought of that alternative. 3. Assume that the person has some really good reason (or info that you don’t have) to… Continue reading
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Why you need to squeeze the pus in difficult conversations
When it’s clear someone has a concern, the longer it takes to get the concern out of them, the more likely there is that there’s other concerns still sitting behind that one. Once you’ve started digging, and they’re opening up… Continue reading
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What to say when you’re told that “some people” are unhappy…
He asks you over to the side of the room for a quite chat. With grave concerns in his eyes, he tells you that “some people” (or worse, “lots of people”) have expressed some discontent about something you’ve said or done. How… Continue reading
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Model self criticism
As we train and equip young leaders, we want them to grow in the skill of self-criticism. That’s a pretty tough skill to learn – cause you have to have a go, make mistakes, grow the “eyes” to see the… Continue reading
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part of being “above-reproach” means “escalate it”
If something happens to you that might be seen in a bad light, escalate it. If someone raises a concern with you, especially with your behaviour, escalate it. If you find out someone has some issue with you, escalate it.… Continue reading
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