In today's episode, we're going to be looking at those conversations that you need to have, but aren't necessarily looking forward to, often called crucial conversations, we'd like to think that they don't get to be crucial confrontations, but sometimes they get there too.
Here are the resources I mention:
Crucial Conversations by Kerry Patterson
Start With Why by Simon Sinek
Rod and Dale discuss the benefits of getting to know those you work with and interact with.
Resources mentioned:
Patrick Lencioni's Personal Histories Exercise
Never Eat Alone by Keith Ferrazzi
Rod and Dale take the retention conversation in a new direction today: building people up and moving them out and the difference between a manager and a leader. Dale encourages us to ask the question: do I need this resource still on this project?
Join Rod and Dale as they discuss the importance of following up with people, where it goes wrong, and how to succeed in conducting follow-ups.
Resources discussed:
Situational Leadership Model founded by Dr. Paul Hersey
Join Rod and Dale as they discuss preparing for and conducting end of year reviews, while focusing on why we do reviews in the first place.
Join Rod and Dale as they continue the conversation on retaining the right people on your team. They discuss the roles within a project, the language we use when we communicate and strategies to work with the people on our team.
Rod and Dale are back for season 2 of Messy but Essential!
This week, join our duo as they discuss retaining people throughout a project, celebrating wins, and the importance of fun.
This week Rod and Dale share how they fit learning into their daily lives, and how they apply that knowledge.
Join Rod and Dale as they discuss recognition ways to give recognition, and some of the "dos and don'ts" they've learned. They also share the impact that recognition can have on your team.
Resources Mentioned
Drive by Daniel Pink
Tune in and listen to Rod and talk about being a linchpin! They break down how to look at the term "Indespensible," the pitfalls, and ways to live out the linchpin ideology in a healthy way.
Resources mentioned:
Linchpin: Are You Indispensable? by Seth Godin
Today, Rod and Dale discuss commitment, and how sometimes, you just need to disagree and commit.
Although not mentioned by name, a cognitive bias both Rod and Dale mentioned is also referred to as the anchoring effect, which can happen when a leader voices their opinion first.
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