Hit the Bullseye on Goals!
Let’s start with two questions this week: In my last role, we set goals each quarter. Within the team, we discussed on what areas we should focus, decided on measurables, …
Create a Feedback Culture
Did you know?: On average, 46% of all employees indicate a desire for more feedback, but that figure increases to 69% for employees receiving feedback 1x per year or less! …
The 5 Whys
When you discover a problem, how deep do you go into finding a solution? In many cases, and like others, you might stop after reaching the first idea. However, the …
Does Your Team Collaborate?
Does your team collaborate? It’s a key component, as collaboration creates high-performing teams. This is Chris from Level Up as a Leader. For this week’s newsletter, let’s talk about collaboration! …
Identifying Future Leaders
Leadership begins before a promotion. In fact, identifying and nurturing future leaders should be seen as a key responsibility. What exactly does that mean? Hi! This is Chris, and identifying …
Give Feedback Like a Pro
A culture of growth begins with feedback, both positive praise and constructive criticism. Unfortunately, when most people think about feedback, they usually associate it with the negative and/or corrective. For …
Bad Apples
Have you ever worked with a bad apple? Here’s what I mean: A bad apple is someone who… In my experience over the years, I have worked with three people …
Toxic Positivity
True or false?: Leaders always need to be positive. You might at first think the statement is true. After all, we have all met people who seem eternally optimistic, even …
Don’t Ask for Status Updates!
Have you ever interrupted your team with requests for status updates? These may seem like important questions. As leaders, we are responsible for delays, missed deadlines, and setbacks. Ask too …
7 Tips for Team Communication
On a scale of 1-10 (low – high), how would you rate communication in your team this past week? Were there missed messages, unresolved questions, or possibly even a smooth …