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Why Smart Teams Resist Your New Idea (And What to Do About It)

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An eye roll from your top sales performer. Your best performers hate feeling like their hard work was wasted. This is an idea we call, “practice the principle,” in our book Courageous Cultures. You think it’s visionary, game-changing, breakthrough stuff. Blank stares. We’re doing something else now!”

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How to Foster Psychological Safety in Training (and Build a Courageous Learning Culture)

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Recent research, including the 2024 APA Work in America Survey , found that employees experiencing psychological safety report higher job satisfaction, better performance, and lower turnover intentions. Thats exactly what we explored in our book, Courageous Cultures. Why does this matter so much for learning? Why bother?

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Reader’s Choice: Your Favorite Human-Centered Leadership Content of 2024

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If you liked this article and you haven’t yet read our new book, Powerful Phrases for Dealing With Workplace Conflict, you can learn more and download the first few chapters here. Read here Why it clicked: Most employees were never taught the art of effective reporting and readouts. Key takeaway: Respectful disagreement is an art.

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Recognition Power Words: The Phrases that Mean the Most

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The Right Words at the Right Time: Crafting Recognition That Sticks Think about the best recognition youve ever received. Who said what, and why did it hit you so deeply? Recently, two people told me, I am proud of you. Both times, my throat tightened with unexpected emotion. The Words Matter Powerful words are simple, specific, and sincere.

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“Get Off Your Butt” Isn’t Sales Coaching (But Here’s What Is) with Video

Let's Grow Leaders

Why it works: Clarity turns performance into a process. Curiosity: Ask before you assume When a sales personisn’t performing, the worst thing you can do is assume you know why. FAQs: Sales Coaching That Sticks Q1: What do I do when I’ve coached clearly and consistently—but the performance still isn’t improving? It’s true.

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Welcome to Team Crickets: How to Support Your Quiet Team

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Not just of performance, but of how we show up for each other. Why not read (and discuss) our book, Courageous Cultures, as a team. Check out: Leadership Book Club: How to Read Courageous Cultures With Your Team. Ive told them I want their input. Still, nothing. Asking for a friend, of course.” Thats not lost on me.

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How to Measure Employee Recognition: Driving Success Through Data

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This blog explores the key metrics and strategies for measuring employee recognition, turning appreciation into a powerful tool for driving performance and engagement. This blog explores the key metrics and strategies for measuring employee recognition, turning appreciation into a powerful tool for driving performance and engagement.