Toxic leaders corrode teams.
Self-serving leaders drain momentum. Ignoring the problem feels easier in the moment. But downward pull is destructive. The solution starts with turnaround conversations.
Toxic leaders dominate environments.
How to have turnaround conversations with toxic leaders…
When everyone talks to be understood, no one gets what they want.
In personal communication we feel the need to express ourselves.
The key to effective communication is, “Seek first to understand, then to be understood.” —Stephen R. Covey
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You can’t make people feel important. But you can show them they matter.
It’s destructive to foster feelings of insignificance. If someone doesn’t contribute, they shouldn’t be on the team.
Don’t say, “You matter.” Prove it.
Here are 7 unexpected ways to energize people by showing them they matter.
Don’t care for people, admire them. Admiration is specific. It energizes, affirms, and elevates people.
Leaders who admire others unlock deeper influence and stronger connections. Discover 10 things admiration achieves that caring alone can’t.
The next time someone sits across from you, say, “One thing I admire about you is…”
Most leaders wait for problems to solve. Activators create opportunities before they’re asked.
The Activator Advantage is adding value now.
Learn seven bold practices that turn good intentions into growth, setbacks into trust, and daily action into lasting impact.
Sincerity can mislead. Good intentions can cause lasting damage. It’s not kind to do another person’s job.
You think you’re being generous. Supportive. Helpful. Harmful help weakens instead of strengthening.
The goal of help is equipping.
Here are five dangers of harmful help and seven questions to avoid it.
