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Making Authentic Connections

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A friend of mine recently moved to another state and has been courageous in already signing up for some HR-specific networking events. She asked for my advice, and the first thing I reminded her was that most people are uncomfortable networking and that she is not alone. I do not perceive myself as an expert, though it helps when I remember that many of the people I will be meeting are just as wary as I am of this seemingly forced opportunity to connect as I am. Before Before you go, it is critical to have thought hard about your personal brand and what you most intend to communicate to others. McNally & Speak (2003) write: “Your [personal] brand takes shape as a result of your ability to make what you do distinctive, relevant, and consistent.” They have a great way of helping you think about what you want to project by developing a personal brand model. Roles You begin by identifying the different roles that you play for others in your life. You can keep your roles specific to a p

Making Authentic Connections

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A friend of mine recently moved to another state and has been courageous in already signing up for some HR-specific networking events. She asked for my advice, and the first thing I reminded her was that most people are uncomfortable networking and that she is not alone. I do not perceive myself as an expert, though it helps when I remember that many of the people I will be meeting are just as wary as I am of this seemingly forced opportunity to connect as I am. Before Before you go, it is critical to have thought hard about your personal brand and what you most intend to communicate to others. McNally & Speak (2003) write: “Your [personal] brand takes shape as a result of your ability to make what you do distinctive, relevant, and consistent.” They have a great way of helping you think about what you want to project by developing a personal brand model. Roles You begin by identifying the different roles that you play for others in your life. You can keep your roles specific to a p

How to Solve Problems Faster

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“A problem well-defined is a problem half-solved.” That was Greg Hall’s challenge to us this week: define problems with good data and analytics to ultimately make better decisions. A key recommendation was to begin tracking your personal analytics, so you make better decisions with your time. Download Greg’s free, one-page guide on The Five Steps of Personal Productivity Analytics if you’re ready to take action. If Greg was helpful to you, these episodes will be too: CFL160: The 5-Step Strategy for Solving Problems CFL184: Getting Things Done with David Allen CFL292: How to Solve a Huge Problem CFL323: How to Leverage People Analytics   Recommended Reading My recent chat with Daniel Pink has me rethinking how I organize my day. One key takeaway from his research is how dramatically our normal, circadian rhythms affect results. Turns out we’re a lot more likely to screw up in the afternoon. Here’s how to stop it. One of our Academy members is intentionally having in-depth, c

How to Solve Problems Faster

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“A problem well-defined is a problem half-solved.” That was Greg Hall’s challenge to us this week: define problems with good data and analytics to ultimately make better decisions. A key recommendation was to begin tracking your personal analytics, so you make better decisions with your time. Download Greg’s free, one-page guide on The Five Steps of Personal Productivity Analytics if you’re ready to take action. If Greg was helpful to you, these episodes will be too: CFL160: The 5-Step Strategy for Solving Problems CFL184: Getting Things Done with David Allen CFL292: How to Solve a Huge Problem CFL323: How to Leverage People Analytics   Recommended Reading My recent chat with Daniel Pink has me rethinking how I organize my day. One key takeaway from his research is how dramatically our normal, circadian rhythms affect results. Turns out we’re a lot more likely to screw up in the afternoon. Here’s how to stop it. One of our Academy members is intentionally having in-depth, c

How to Manage Your Task List

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This week, I welcomed my friend Tim Stringer back to the podcast to teach us the core principles of how to manage your task list. Tim shared key principles and made suggestions on helpful solutions to use for your task management system. I’m also inviting you to join me live later today, tomorrow, or Friday to get objective feedback to make a better decision. Join me with any other listeners via live videoconference to start the year by benefitting from the wisdom and experience of others in our listening community. Claim your free, virtual seat right now. As you’ve been hearing in the mini-course I’m airing on the podcast feed this week, applications are open for the Coaching for Leaders Academy, but only through this Friday the 12th. Want to discover more about the Academy? Hit reply and I’ll help with more details. Weekly Guide: Related Episodes CFL151: How To Be More Productive CFL180: Do This for a Productive Week CFL184: Getting Things Done with David Allen CFL319:

How to Manage Your Task List

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This week, I welcomed my friend Tim Stringer back to the podcast to teach us the core principles of how to manage your task list. Tim shared key principles and made suggestions on helpful solutions to use for your task management system. I’m also inviting you to join me live later today, tomorrow, or Friday to get objective feedback to make a better decision. Join me with any other listeners via live videoconference to start the year by benefitting from the wisdom and experience of others in our listening community. Claim your free, virtual seat right now. As you’ve been hearing in the mini-course I’m airing on the podcast feed this week, applications are open for the Coaching for Leaders Academy, but only through this Friday the 12th. Want to discover more about the Academy? Hit reply and I’ll help with more details. Weekly Guide: Related Episodes CFL151: How To Be More Productive CFL180: Do This for a Productive Week CFL184: Getting Things Done with David Allen CFL319:

Business Coaching Definition: What It is & How It Works

There is no standard definition for business coaching, but the classic business coaching definition is coaching that applies the essential coaching principles to every part of a business. Business coaching follows meticulous and detailed methodology to ensure both facilitative coaching processes and management consulting tools are utilized and put into place in the manner they […] Original source: https://coachestrainingblog.com/becomeacoach/business-coaching-definition-what-it-is-how-it-works/