Focus on people's strengths - no matter what your competence framework may tell you (exciting though they are)
The What - Share what is great about each other and having them as part of your team – with each other about each other including you as leader – and use people’s strengths and encourage and focus on them
The Why - Because we like to be sincerely and specifically valued, and because if we do not use our strengths, they will weaken.
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It's not rocket science
Next time you say these three words to another person, say them as if you mean them - and not just to end a phone call or go to sleep - "I love you"
How? Say them like you did the first day you met, or as if it will be the last time you ever see each other. That day will come...
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Comments (1)
I have a personal meeting with all members of my team every couple of weeks. One of the questions I have asked them is to mention three positive characteristics of their fellow team members. Then I can also give that feedback to the other team members (in confidence of course, without naming names. At every opportunity I also say well done or praise an individual, in team meetings or with the customer. Of course the biggest word I always use is "Thankyou". What is never said can have a big impact on morale etc.
Andrew
Posted by Andrew Sayers | July 4, 2007 9:51 AM
Posted on July 4, 2007 09:51