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Although it is difficult to have these conversations, it is part of your role and you are doing what is right for your team and the company. Have the courage to hold people accountable, but also have compassion.
Although it is difficult to have these conversations, it is part of your role and you are doing what is right for your team and the company. Have the courage to hold people accountable, but also have compassion.
There isn’t one formula to follow for every conversation. Every situation is slightly different, and you are dealing with human beings who are all coming at the situation from their own perspectives and experiences. That is why having difficult conversations as an art that managers need to find a way to create and manage.
Two approaches in this conversation. The first is from a perspective of a big decision that you may want to make and need clarity around before you share it with others. The second is how clarity helps to support you when talking about what your value is to others to create visibility for yourself.
Strategic communication is the type of conversation where you are trying to influence someone to do something or align with you on what you want to do. However you need to plan this out strategically, you can’t just wing it if you want it to go well.
Helps you understand the importance of asking the right questions as a leader, whether that be in a meeting, in a one on one, in a presentation. You can use questions to really drive different conversations.
Discusses the importance of taking advantage of opportunities in the workplace, particularly focusing on visibility and strategic communication. The emphasis is on the need for professionals to advocate for themselves by effectively communicating their value during one-on-one meetings with their bosses, seizing unexpected opportunities, and weaving their accomplishments into everyday conversations.
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Focus on one of the key ways to leverage influence and to build it. Visibility can be gained as the person who has influence, but a person can build their influence by meeting with influencers.
How to use networking to build connections and increase your visibility. Many people know that they need to expand their network, but they don’t know exactly how to do it, so they push networking to the bottom of their priority list.
Take the opportunity to build relationships with peers, influencers, your management, and other people in your life. It is a chance to show your value to others which helps you to be recommended for new roles or thought of for opportunities.
Merri is a technophile by day, and a professor by night. The fusion of her dual careers gives her a unique blend of real-world technology experience and a strong foundation in academia. She shares her perspective on the power of telling a strong story using data and other information to influence others.
Managing up is managing the relationship with your boss — developing and cultivating a productive working relationship with your boss. It is an opportunity to learn your boss’s management, leadership and communication styles and preferences
How relationships can make a difference for you as a leader and being known by others. Having these connections and relationships to lean on is an asset for your professional network and reputation. You can’t do it all by yourself and the higher you go, the more important relationships become.
If you aren’t spending time on this, then it makes it really hard for people to think about you for opportunities. You can’t be reliant on your manager to be the only one talking about you with others. It is time for you to advocate for yourself.
Examples of networking tips from a leading communications and public relations consultant. What to do before, during and after a networking event to stand out. She shared her four As framework and how that has helped people in conversations.
Being intentional about your visibility can create a positive perception of you. Creating an intentional identity helps shape how others perceive you. Consistency in visibility efforts is key to long-term success.
How to effectively challenge authority by asking hard questions. It emphasizes the need for preparation, data-driven discussions, and maintaining composure during difficult conversations.
Many professionals make assumptions about what their networks know about them, often leading to missed opportunities. Through practical examples and actionable advice, Sue encourages listeners to actively maintain and expand their networks to ensure they are prepared for future career advancements.
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Jen Fox is a director who has brought multiple teams together under challenging and difficult organizational changes. She is known for connecting people, her passion for the pest industry, and choosing the best approach to help her team build trust with field facing teammates in stressful situations.
Leading remotely used to be reserved only for people who managed team members in different locations or countries. The pandemic changed how work was done for everyone. Now everyone was experiencing it no matter where they were in the world, and all at the same time. Strategies to help you lead in remote situations.
For so many leaders being liked is more important than being respected. Leaders struggle with what they know they need to do, because there is a risk that they will rock the boat. They are afraid it will upset some people if they make a tough decision or choose a path that is difficult even if it is the right thing to do. How can you make the shift towards being a respected leader?
Leaders have a choice of how to spend their time each day but they have a hard time letting go of doing things that aren’t adding as much value. It comes down to looking at the impact that they are making. If they aren’t focused on the high value things, then they may need to build stronger boundaries and systems to get everything done but it allows them to spend time on what is important.
When you step into a leadership role, it is important to be consistent, intentional and have the recognition that it is a continuous learning journey. Your team and your management want you to lead and expect that from you. Sometimes it is just a shift in your own mind that is the biggest change you need to make. Believing that you can do this and experimenting with what works best for you.
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Open up the minds to what leadership really is and what you need to be good at it. Some people have a gift of being “born leaders” but not everyone has that and it requires practice. Every experience that you have as a leader helps you gain confidence for the next situation you encounter.
The significance of leading conversations effectively and focusing on the importance of overcoming internal dialogue, being intentional in communication, and fostering collaboration to showcase value. Leverage strategic thinking in every interaction, whether in person or through written communication, to enhance visibility and leadership presence.
Leaders must strike between being liked and being respected. Explore the signs that indicate a leader may be prioritizing likeability over respect, such as avoiding tough conversations and withholding constructive criticism. Learn actionable insights for leaders to reflect on their behaviors and create a visibility action plan for improvement.
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