leadership skills tune-up tips
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It’s Time for a Tune-Up!ROUTINE MAINTENANCE TIPS FOR YOUR LEADERSHIP SKILLS
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Tune-Up Tip #1: Fine Tune Your Hiring
When it comes to selection, it’s easy to just focus on the skills necessary to do the job. Great managers know that you have to start with “fit”. Too often,
people are hired for their technical skills and fired for their interpersonal skills. Find the right person and then teach them the technical aspects of the job if
necessary. It’s well worth it.
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Tune-Up Tip #2: Adjust Your Expectations Around Accountability
What message do you send when you talk to employees about accountability? There are times when employees will take on less responsibilities because they fear what
will happen if they aren’t successful. Great managers build an environment where everything is looked at as a
learning opportunity and not a pass/fail endeavor.
Learning Opportunity!
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Tune-Up Tip #3: Replace Your Communication Filter
The longer your air filter sits in the car, the less air it lets flow through. Now is the time to look at your
communication filter and make sure information is flowing to your staff. Anyone who has ever sat in an
airport waiting for information about a delayed flight knows how frustrating it is to not hear any news.
Make sure you are communicating updates often.
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Tune-Up Tip #4: Consider an Upgrade or Accessory
Training is one of the best ways a manager can keep her skills sharp. Invest in continuous learning for your
management team. It doesn’t have to involve sending people away to an executive MBA program. Often, one E-learning program like Delegating will
improve a critical skill.
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Tune-Up Tip #5: Get New Tires
Management by walking around is still the best way to get out and see what’s happening with
the work group. In addition, with the ubiquity of Fitbits and other wearable fitness technology,
it’s a great way to add some steps to your counter. Unfortunately, many managers still
choose to sit in their office and only leave when necessary. Take some time to get out and
interact with your team. They’ll appreciate it.
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