This conversation with Carl Smith about time perspectives continues this week. This is the third of three episodes related to how people view and communicate about time. In this episode, Carl and I will explore ways that people with a primary people orientation view time, how they can be misunderstood, and how they can improve their communication with people who have a more … [Read more...]
Understanding Time Perspectives – Task Orientation
This week, we continue the conversation with Carl Smith about time perspectives that we started two weeks ago. In this episode, Carl and I will explore ways that people with a primary task orientation view time, how they can be misunderstood, and how they can improve their communication with people who have a more people-oriented perspective. Additional Leadership … [Read more...]
When You Suddenly Find Yourself Leading Remotely
As businesses around the country make quick adjustments to deal with the coronavirus outbreak, many people suddenly find themselves leading - at least for a short time - a remote team. This week, my guest is co-founder of The Remote Leadership Institute, Wayne Turmel. Wayne shares insights for helping you better lead a team in a remote working environment. Additional … [Read more...]
The Idea of Benign Intent
https://youtu.be/s5Oc_BnRBvk?rel=0&showinfo=0 One idea that we talk about in our training programs is the idea of what we call benign intent. When you interact with other people, they will eventually say or do something that you don't understand or that you understand incorrectly. It might even frustrate or irritate you. Benign intent is based on the presumption … [Read more...]
Different Ways That People View Time
Not everyone views time the same way, and those differences can become major drivers of stress, frustration, and conflict. This is the first of three episodes where Carl Smith and I explore different perspectives on time and how leaders can better navigate those differences. Additional Leadership Resources Download our free report, The First 7 Things to Do When You … [Read more...]