Leadership in the Gaps
We are back!! After a long absence from the podcast Ben has joined forces again with Leadership Consultant Pete Morris and top Noggin Coach Tom Answer to explore all things leadership and engagement.
Initiating 2
enAugust 11, 2021
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About this Episode
Join Michael and Ben for the second part of their conversation about how to initiate dialogue. In this episode we run another demo of a tricky 1-1 feedback conversation, where you get to spot the difference between the two approaches.
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In this episode Ben and Michael explore the research and ideas of Marcus Buckingham. Using his book, Nine Lies at Work (2019), we share our responses and experiences to the 8 factors of engagement:
1. I am really enthusiastic about the mission of my company.
2. At work, I clearly understand what is expected of me.
3. In my team, I am surrounded by people who share my values.
4. I have the chance to use my strengths every day at work.
5. My teammates have my back.
6. I know I will be recognised for excellent work.
7. I have great confidence in my company’s future.
8. In my work, I am always challenged to grow.
What holds us back from speaking our truth?
Today we are joined by our colleague Caroline where she invites us to explore some BIG questions. What holds you back from the truth? What do you really want? What's your purpose? What are you going to do to really make the most of your life? And quickly we realise how difficult these questions are to answer.
What would Ayoade say?
Together with our special guest, Leadership Consultant Pete Morris, we explore our thoughts and ideas about the year ahead. in this episode Ben poses the question: Where should we be putting our attention? And Pete suggests we should all follow the work/life philosophy of Richard Ayoade. Simple. No more zoom fatigue.
Overcoming indifference
As we all start heading back to office environments, whether that's some of the time or all of the time, what is important to be aware of? What have we forgotten about the benefits and challenges of in-person contact? What has been lost during this time of virtual communication? And how can we get the most from whatever decision you and your team make going forward?
Influencing
We've done how to initiate dialogue and start well. We've done how to inquire and precisely listen and question. And today, we finish the trio with how to influence. Whether you are trying to get someone on board with your plans, get buy-in to a team initiative or simply communicate an organisational message without accidentally fuelling defensiveness; this episode explores how.
Inquiring
Moving on from how to initiate conversations, join Michael and Ben as they take their interaction on into the inquiring phase. Whether you are trying to find stuff out, discover more, or simply listen and question with more precision; this episode explores how to facilitate dialogue without imposing, hijacking or taking over.
Initiating 2
Join Michael and Ben for the second part of their conversation about how to initiate dialogue. In this episode we run another demo of a tricky 1-1 feedback conversation, where you get to spot the difference between the two approaches.
Initiating 1
Join Michael and Ben for the first part of their conversation about how to initiate dialogue. Whether it is with someone you've only just met or with someone you have a known for longer, this episode explores how to set the scene, create buy-in and avoid fueling defensiveness.
Immunity to Change 2
Join Michael, Ben, Kim and Rich for the second part of their conversation about the Immunity to Change process. In this episode we look at the final steps - discussing the hidden side of our commitments as well as the big assumptions, or rules, that hold us back from achieving our goals.