Catch 'em Doing Something Right
Started by Simon, Jun 19 2005 07:34 PM
Catch 'em Doing Something Right
By Barton Goldsmith, Ph.D.
It's very easy to find flaws in your team members if you're looking for them. Some leaders make this a hobby and then wonder why things at the office don't feel good anymore. Instead of going on a Colombo-like investigation for problems, how about detecting the great things your team members do?
Many companies are caught up in what I call a negative feedback loop, where people are constantly in a defensive mode. In order to break this destructive pattern you first have to identify it. Sit down with your team and discuss how you relate, and if you agree that there needs to be a change, you are halfway to a solution.
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Catch 'em Doing Something Right
Regards,
Simon
By Barton Goldsmith, Ph.D.
It's very easy to find flaws in your team members if you're looking for them. Some leaders make this a hobby and then wonder why things at the office don't feel good anymore. Instead of going on a Colombo-like investigation for problems, how about detecting the great things your team members do?
Many companies are caught up in what I call a negative feedback loop, where people are constantly in a defensive mode. In order to break this destructive pattern you first have to identify it. Sit down with your team and discuss how you relate, and if you agree that there needs to be a change, you are halfway to a solution.
Read Full Article:
Catch 'em Doing Something Right
Regards,
Simon