Simple Rule for Leadership
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Steve Jobs:
resilience
perseverancce
sacked at the first
craniacs
passion is cantigous
it takes courage to be simple
3 simple things:
information
education
entertainment
--> In every 2monthss change the routine
stop overusing elec comm
email
text
im
->Best is face to face:
read nonverbal movements
interpret tone
fully interact
2.get feedback:
high quality comm -> ask for feedback
3.verify understand
stick with understand
creative a leadership team
1.Talk openly about why taking risk is necessary
innoavtion and improvement
2.engage creative ideas in positive manner
3.include creativity or innovation in peroformane reviews
Boss:
never mirror back the bad behaviour
thought mesearable response
no response
what is your status at work? -> less risky to speak up
what is their status?
how long are you likely to work for this person?
speak up privately
be respectful
be speific
-> frame the issue in nonthreatening manner.
1.talk about possibilities and changes
2.reduce the negativity
tried something and did not workout
how we can help reframe inprove there efforts
3.Highlight examle of good risk tasking - even it doesnot work out
Do something: do not respong with similar negativity
1.shift the focus away from the offender
2.Acknowledge the behaviour and redirect
3.shift the focus
same behaviour escalate:
state your issue
describe the behaviour
explain why its an issue
communciate expectations
verify understanding
resistance to change
did not see it coming
dont understand why
dnt feel prepared
had no voice in creating
1.make sure the number of change
2.seek to be transparent
3.collobrate with the team
bark order or constantly surprise them
honestly see for transparency collobration
1.Know you audiencev->executive or teachers or office works
2.Demonstrate emotion yourself -> hooks, stories
3.Create useful audience interaction:
raise their hands
engage in activity
vote on choices
fill our surveys or checklists
Ask for questions
location or physical setup
interseting and useful
Good Presenatation:
beginning
middle
end
starting with a hook
share the minimum
less is more
medium to large black font
no long sentences
short phrases
Repeat the hook
summary of main points
call to action
production of novel and useful ideas
process of trying to get values out of these ideas
pitch ideas
upset status quo
try new things
take risks
refine ideas
understand risk/constraints
prevent problems
respect customers
1.learn when to share your comments and ideas
2.learn how to share your ideas
1.help creatives wihtout being negative or too critical
2.show your interest and appreciation for their latest ideas