Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Hold Others Accountable: Practice peer-to-peer check-ins and closure Habit: When people don’t follow through, I follow up with them. Look at the research about high-performing teams and one universal characteristic jumps out. Related Article: Great Teams Hold One Another Accountable (You Can Too). They work at it.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 21, 2023

My Feedback Isn’t Working…Performance Management for Repeat Issues You take performance management seriously. If you’re reading this, it sounds like you’re feeling a bit frustrated and stuck, because your well-intentioned accountability conversations aren’t fixing a repeated issue. What can I do?

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 17, 2021

The start of the year is the perfect time to reset and refresh performance expectations. Outstanding performance starts with clear performance expectations —a shared understanding of what success looks like. The new year is the perfect time to reset and refresh performance expectations. “But they SHOULD know better!”

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 5, 2025

Managing up well will build your influence, reduce stress, and improve your teams performance. Before you make a request or recommendation, ask yourself: What results is my manager accountable for? What does my manager seem most accountable for? How do I change my boss? What is their manager focused on?

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 17, 2023

Want to Reduce Unwanted Team Conflict, Make it Easier to Talk About Team Accountability When team members don’t get along, one of the biggest sources of conflict is a lack of team accountability. When you talk to high-performing teams, it’s easy to see that this team accountability doesn’t just happen.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

It’s been gnawing at you for a while now – the team isn’t performing at the level you know they’re capable. The post Holding Your Team Accountable for the First Time appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. Even if you’re holding your team accountable for the first time. You know you are.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 17, 2025

Key strategies to define and reinforce role-specific metrics and habits that promote productivity and high performance. A proven feedback and accountability system to celebrate wins, improve teamwork, and sustain momentum over time. Boost your teams performance through engaging tools and strategies. [00:15:12]

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 16, 2013

Perhaps he’s even a strong performer who did something stupid. accountability Execution Failing Fear and Courage Listening Performance employee fire firing poor performance termination' The post How To Fire Someone… With Compassion appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. Now you have to fire him.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 3, 2014

.” -John Quincy Adams My eyes are crossing and my neck is twitchy after 27 conference calls to finalize our 2014 Performance Agreements. Related Stories Winning When the Troops are Tired Staying the Leader You Must Be The Danger of Knowing Exactly What You Want.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 21, 2023

If your managers of managers are struggling to hold their teams accountable, dig a level deeper into the root cause This Asking for a Friend question came in from a manager of managers in one of our executive development programs. How do I get Sue to hold her team accountable, without micromanaging? But she’s got a weak team.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 9, 2025

Watch a vague great conversation become a concrete, scheduled taskcomplete with accountability. 08:30] Use it in performance conversations. Discover how this technique turns awkward performance chats into clear, encouraging action plans. [09:18] 06:11] Example: from fuzzy idea to calendar event. This is how you get real.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

High-Performing Teams Turn Pressure into Progress, One Habit at a Time Your team’s under pressure to perform—fast. They weren’t going to win any high-performing team awards, but things were working well enough. 4 Dimensions of Collaboration in High-Performing Teams Connection: Do We Know One Another as Human Beings?

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 30, 2024

This video struck a chord by providing practical, step-by-step guidance on how to reset boundaries and performance expectations. Key takeaway: Asking the right questions to verify understanding fosters clarity, accountability, and trust. Key takeaway: Its never too late to teach others how to treat you.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 14, 2024

We would love to partner with you and your executive team to build a practical plan for a high-performing, human-centered culture (it’s what we do best). Ensure every executive team member team has a practical plan to model, communicate, and build a cadence of accountability and celebration around those habits. It’s toxic.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Equip your people with the right tools, training, and habits to perform at their best. Reinforce success through consistent messaging, accountability, and celebration. In this episode, we break them down so you can clear up confusion, improve performance, and build a high-impact team. [01:48] Failing to follow through.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 21, 2025

The importance of follow-through: using celebration and accountability to reinforce trust and keep momentum. Press play now and start building the trust culture that will accelerate your teams performance today! 10:35) The episode introduces two powerful strategies for reinforcing a trust culture: celebration and accountability.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 9, 2013

“They’re not as serious about performance as I am.” accountability Authenticity Listening Relationships Teamwork co-workers Culture peers team relationships teamwork' HIs boss loves him and he’s on the fast track. His peers are getting snarky, but he doesn’t have time to worry about that crap.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 11, 2025

Skills to reduce conflict, earn respect, and build a more collaborative, high-performing team. Plus, have the right conversations to inspire trust, productivity, and accountability. David explains how leaders must embrace accountability even when it risks relationships. [04:40]

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 8, 2013

Ever wonder why performance is not at the level you expected? We often look through the rear view mirror to analyze our performance. accountability Communication Execution Vision coaching expectant expectations motivation' “Expectations” is one of my favorite topics.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 2, 2013

The cocktail of challenges was impacting our performance. accountability Callings Change Culture Failing Fear and Courage Listening Trust building a team leader leadership upward feedback' We […] The post Staying the Leader You Must Be appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. Related Stories What Makes Leaders Different?

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 13, 2022

Lack of accountability. Your success is how successfully your team performs, how they grow, and the quality of problems they solve. Your success is your team’s performance, how they grow, and the quality of problems they solve. Lack of Accountability. Unclear definition of success. Be a chokepoint. Fear new ideas.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 28, 2023

Do You Tolerate Poor Performance or Let the Slackers Slide? Have you ever found yourself reluctant to hold an employee accountable because you worry they will leave or quiet quit? Or you let a performance issue fester for fear of not being liked? How to Be Okay When It’s Time to Fire a Poor Performer 3.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 18, 2022

Need to have a performance feedback conversation with an under-performing employee? His team was empowered, he was able to spend his time on critical strategic priorities, trust was high, and performance was strong. It seems I’m never quite satisfied with my own performance. And yet, I know I’m guilty of this.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 2, 2025

This accountability checkpoint leads to significantly improved productivity across teams. [12:56] Together, these prevent dropped balls and build a high-performing team. Setting a finish line brings focus and urgency, directly fueling improved productivity. [10:16] 14:24] Replace Hows It Going?

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Here are the common mistakes new managers make: Avoid Accountability Conversations. Avoid accountability conversations. In the meantime, poor performance or toxic behavior continues and becomes the norm. What to do: Address poor performance and disruptive behavior as soon as it happens. Favor Friends and Former Peers.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 17, 2025

Think about communication, responsiveness, meeting etiquette, and accountability. Are you looking for more, powerful ways to accelerate team performance, reduce stress and work better together? Brainstorm Key Habits List the most important professional habits and behaviors that will help your team thrive. We can help.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Close the Loop with Celebration and Accountability. For example, in a particular role, you might have categories like: document accounts, respond to inquiries, and complete research for proposals. Close the Loop with Celebration and Accountability. When it doesn’t happen, it’s time for a performance conversation.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 26, 2013

accountability Performance Productivity Recognition Results' The post 5 Ways to Stop Excuses and Inspire Results appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. Related Stories 10 Ways to Zap Energy and Squash Enthusiasm Work Environment Matters How To Fire Someone… With Compassion.

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International Coach Academy

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

This power tool helps clients identify their productivity pitfalls and transform them into strengths, leading to improved performance and better time management. Use accountability partners to maintain focus S Style: “Others vs. Self” Trap : Neglecting personal priorities in favor of others, leading to burnout.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

If you’re ready to build a culture that unites, inspires, and fuels performance, hit play now and start transforming the way your team works together! 19:33] Accountability and culture: why they go hand in hand. Recognizing and valuing emotions helps build a culture that supports both engagement and performance.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 3, 2013

A Familiar Story You want your team to perform well in front of senior leadership. accountability Communication Help People to Grow' They’ve practiced their elevator speeches. But, when the exec shows up, they get nervous and eat their shoe. Nerves block circulation. Frightened [.]

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 18, 2024

This episode offers a practical solution to help you ensure your messages are clear, reduce frustration, and boost your team’s performance. 14:22] Addressing Intentional Misunderstandings Some team members may intentionally avoid understanding to escape accountability. is ineffective and what to ask instead.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

What if a fun work culture could boost both morale and performance? How respecting employees as adults can unlock higher performance and genuine enjoyment. His approach to building a fun work culture has helped organizations boost team performance and morale.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 27, 2024

This collaborative approach ensures mutual accountability and a clear path forward. [13:07] High-performing teams embrace conflict as an opportunity to grow and improve results. help leaders avoid assumptions and find real solutions. [11:16] 13:07] – Diagnosing Conflict Types Not all conflicts are created equal.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Operational tactics (looking at the ground beneath your feet) include clear communication, a shared understanding of success, healthy professional relationships, and consistent accountability. Do you and your team hold one another accountable for commitments? Do you acknowledge and celebrate success?

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 27, 2025

Whats the right setting to deliver a layoff or performance warning? And once youve talked them through, you can teach them, reinforce them, and hold each other accountable. Lets Talk It Through: Common Scenarios to Align On Want to raise the bar on your team or org? Start here. Whats our process when emotions are running high?

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International Coach Academy

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The growing complexity of governance, rapid technological advancement, and rising public expectations have put immense pressure on public servants to perform efficiently (Hornung, 2023). Research indicates that effective coaching helps employees develop their skills and address challenges, leading to improved performance and motivation.

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