From the course: Management Tips
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- Bosses are an interesting bunch, always standing on a pedestal, preaching and sharing knowledge. That's understandable to a certain extent, but to form great relationships, you have to step down from the pedestal and meet people on their level. When you do that, one of the best ways to bond with the team is to find ways to let them teach you. Every member of your team likely knows things that are a part of their job that you don't fully understand. They will love to teach you what they know, just as much as you like helping people when you're in traditional boss mode. Listen, they want to be respected. They want to trust you and they want to feel valued. Allowing them to teach you fulfills all of these needs and more. There are several ways you can make this happen. The first is a classic. Start having lunch-and-learn sessions. These are fun, informal employee gatherings at lunch time. Everyone brings their lunch and one person has been chosen for 20 or 30 minutes to address…
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Avoiding burnout at work2m 30s
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Learning how to say no2m 18s
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Offering a needed apology2m 25s
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Fixing mistakes2m 29s
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Finding purpose in your work2m 40s
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Avoiding blame2m 34s
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Surviving the loneliness of leadership2m 52s
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Knowing the difference between quitting and refocusing2m 32s
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Making and recovering from mistakes2m 38s
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Three dangerous leadership assumptions3m 4s
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Are leaders born or bred?2m 34s
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Maximizing personal potential2m 16s
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Pushing your limits2m 57s
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Understanding strengths and weaknesses2m 36s
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Earning respect2m 26s
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Embracing personal evolution3m 25s
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The art of delayed gratification2m 54s
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Inspiration is a choice2m 35s
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Managing emotions at work2m 35s
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Building self-awareness as a manager2m 56s
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Why it's smart to share your uncertainties2m 48s
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Let them teach you2m 25s
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How to solicit feedback from the team2m 54s
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Using a work diary2m 42s
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Tips for dealing with pressure at work2m 59s
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How to admit you’re wrong3m 1s
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