Although times are tough, 2024 can be a brilliant year. If we work at making it one.
Take a look at the video for inspiration.
What is 2024’s biggest obstacle for you?
What would it feel like to overcome it?
How will resolutions, goals, or collaboration help?
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As Christmas and the new year get closer, we could do worse than think about the future.
In the short-term there will be parties and socials where our people skills are put to the test. After all, social gatherings can bring out the worst in people.
In those settings our charisma or #rizz helps us get out point across and listen, respectfully, to others’ views. We can remain happy even if the atmosphere gets heated.
In January we will be going after a new set of goals. We might have to work with new people and influence their actions to get something done on our behalf. Charisma will be important in this area too.
So, this holiday season we can all practice using our people skills and see what value we can add to work, or play, by using our charisma.
Why not give it a try and leave a comment about how you got on.
It is easy to get caught up with big delivery goals and to be out of touch with everyday problems, like difficult team relationships.
Smart leaders will be open to 360-degree feedback, which will tell them about what is going on.
Feedback could even highlight where their behaviour is adding to problems, not solving them.
That news is important, although it can be hard to hear.
That’s why feedback matters.
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There is nothing better than spending time with loved ones away from work during the summer months.
When it is time to pack away the shorts and T shirts too many people are unhappy to get back to their day jobs, because they feel stuck in a rut.
To make matters worse, way too many people have to face the morale sapping problem of bullying in their team once they cancel their out-of-office alerts.
Here’s a quick reminder that smart leaders create a climate where would-be bullies think twice before throwing their weight around.
Why?
Because the potential bully knows they will be held accountable for the damage they cause to morale, the team’s reputation and the unit’s production schedule.
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The Summer is a great time to take stock.
We can ask ourselves questions while we spend time with family and friends.
Are we getting what we want from work?
Does our personal life feel satisfying?
If there is something missing professionally, or personally, we can decide what we want instead.
Then we can create a smart goal to kickstart our development plan.
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Beyond our professional and personal networks there are limitless potential customers, clients and service users.
The people who use our goods and services can be challenged by unspoken burdens.
When we create a space where they can help us better understand their lives those burdens can become visible.
Once we can see what other obstacles they face, we can help them eliminate them.
It is a win-win situation.
We learn something, while they enjoy greater independence and joy.
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Bullying is never far from the headlines.
It happens when people throw their weight around in classrooms, workplaces and on social media.
Here’s a reminder of how we can be good leaders, colleagues, and friends. The kind of people that inspire others, without acting like bullies.
Here’s a reminder about including people in social situations
Leaders make people feel valued.
It is a skill that comes with practice.
One trick, in a social setting, is to ask open questions.
What does your team do?
Who uses your service?
Can I introduce you to any of the attendees?
Most people like the chance to share something about themselves. It makes them feel included.
Leaders show others that they are welcome to be themselves. Perhaps that is a goal for all of us to work on in 2023?
The first step to managing in diverse spaces involves listening.
If we know the people around us well enough, we can tell when something isn’t right.
That’s when we can step up and ask how are things going?
Showing we are ready to listen and to support goes a long way to improving tricky situations.
The story in the video shows how this principle works in the real world.
Why not share what works for you when you manage diversity in your team (and don’t forget to leave a Like on the video)!
There are a few simple, steps we can take to look after ourselves and improve our mental health.
Take a look at the video if you want a reminder of what they are.
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