Category: Leadership Practices

Radical Candor

Book Overview: Radical Candor by Kim Scott

Radical Candor explores the delicate balance between caring personally and challenging directly to create a culture of open, honest communication. Scott argues that leadership thrives when managers offer clear, candid feedback while showing empathy, building trust, and avoiding the pitfalls of being overly aggressive or overly nice. Through practical advice,

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Envisioning

Imagine Your Future with Envisioning (Step 3A)

Great work getting to Step 3! Working through steps 1 and 2 takes a lot of effort and commitment. Way to stick with it! It is worth it! You are making great progress! This step is intended to shift gears a bit and tap into more of your creative side.

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Alignment

Assess Your Alignment: Walk the Talk (Step 2B)

Life can sometimes feel out of sync when our actions and habits do not align with our values or goals. The end of the year is a perfect time to assess where you are walking the talk and where adjustments might be needed. In Step 2B of the Performance Planner

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Wheel of Life

Assess Your Balance with the Wheel of Life (Step 2A)

Life can feel busy and full of priorities pulling you in many directions. It can be challenging to step back and see the bigger picture of where you are thriving and where there might be room for improvement. The Wheel of Life is a helpful tool to reflect and assess

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Tolerations

Reflect on Tolerations and Clear the Clutter! (Step 1C)

Life can be full of many tasks and projects and despite our best intentions can pile up. It is understandable how little things can turn into big things.  Things like unfinished tasks, disorganized spaces, and lingering obligations can turn into frustrations and annoyances that quietly drain your energy and attention.

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Questions

Reflect with Thought-Provoking Review Questions (Step 1B)

Reflection is a powerful tool for growth and clarity. Taking the time to thoughtfully answer key questions about your past year provides insights into what worked, what didn’t, and where you can adjust for the future. In Step 1B of the Performance Planner, you will explore specific reflection questions on

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Crucial Conversations

BOOK OVERVIEW: Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High

Crucial Conversations by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, and Al Switzler offers a practical framework for effectively handling high-stakes discussions. The book emphasizes that crucial conversations—situations where opinions vary, stakes are high, and emotions run strong—are common in personal and professional contexts. The authors provide strategies for managing emotions,

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