Miranda Smith • Jan 19, 2022 at 3:57 PM Create a Meeting Agenda — Pre-Meeting: What ideas do I want to raise in this meeting? What problems do we need to solve? What questions do I most want this group to discuss and consider? Give the team a preview of what will be covered so they know what to expect and can follow along. During meeting: Lay out what exactl... Miranda Smith • Jan 05, 2022 at 5:23 PM Compassion in leadership — * Remember the Golden Rule: Treat others the way you want to be treated. While this may sound like a cliché, it's the root of compassionate leadership. * Listen intently. If you can hear your employees with an open mind and a willingness to learn, not only will you become wiser, you'll also becom... Miranda Smith • Jan 05, 2022 at 5:22 PM Creativity fallacies — * The productivity fallacy: There’s a misperception that equates innovation with decision-making speed. Sometimes, the best ideas require long incubation periods. Resisting the temptation to come to fast conclusions can lead to more creative and far-reaching solutions to complex problems. * The i... Miranda Smith • Jan 05, 2022 at 5:21 PM Focus on social connections — * Invest time in bonding over non-work topics. The best teams aren’t more effective because they work all the time. In fact, discussing things not related to work — sports, books, and family, for example — reveal shared interests, allowing people to connect in genuine ways, which yields closer fr... Miranda Smith • Jan 05, 2022 at 5:14 PM Virtual critical feedback — How can you update your approach to giving feedback in a WFH world? Here are some key steps to keep in mind: * Start by asking questions. You need to understand your employee’s perception of their performance before expressing yours. * Show specific appreciation before laying out criticism. They...
