This week, the topic is: giving feedback to someone who gets defensive. 1) Be clear. Have specific examples of that individual’s behavior, along with examples of good performance. 2) Watch your tone. Keep a neutral tone and have an open body language. Practice...
Coach Larry has 3 tips for you to get those tasks completed by your deadline! Time management has never been easier. Follow these three tips EVERY DAY in order to get things done: The evening before, write down no more 3 things that you MUST accomplish by the end of...
One of the best ways to retain and engage your employees is to help them identify their dream role and a plan for achieving it. Follow this 3 step career conversations process created by Russ Laraway while at Google. He and Kim Scott are co-founders of Candor Inc....
Leaders like to use the feedback sandwich and give a positive piece of feedback, followed by something constructive, and close with something positive. The feedback sandwich may feel good to the leader, but leaves the feedback receiver confused. Alternatively, think...
According to a recent MIT study, self-awareness is key to effective leadership. Here are Coach Larry’s 3 tips for improving self-awareness in a role of leadership. Ask for specific feedback Be firm React with: a question on how to improve a “thank...
