by Jason Treu | Apr 26, 2019
You can see above the great discussions that went on today in Houston at the PRSA Southwest District Conference at my presentation on team building.
Click on the above links to the see the small group interactions.
We discussed how to build the highest performing teams today. We also played by team building game, Cards Against Mundanity, in small groups so everyone could interactively experience why these strategies and tools will help them perform, collaborate and communicate much, much better.
Teamwork is the most important soft skill moving forward (slightly ahead of self awareness). It’s the least understood and very few people can run great teams. But it’s a critical skill everyone needs. You aren’t born with it. You have to learn it just like a technical skill and it’s just as complicated. But there are is a fast track process to building great teams. And you can apply it to third parties such as customers, partners, media and analysts.
CardsAgainstMundanity.com – Get the free PDF game and consider doing either an in-person workshop or assisted remote one. Soon I’ll be launching a physical, poker style cards you can use.
by Jason Treu | Apr 26, 2019
Great presentations at Hacking HR in Houston last night by Heather Dulin at National Oilwell Varco (on personal branding – check out my crumpled sheet we filled out last night) & Joti Chandran from HP (her great work on the workforce of the future). Highly recommend checking it out no matter what your job function. We all walked away with actionable insights and more knowledge about what we bring to the table.
Here is the website to go to their next event: https://hackinghr.io/houston2019/
Hacking HR
#hr #hackinghr #humanresources #workforce #hiring #employeedevelopment #skillsdevelopment #technology #hp #speakers #coaching #houston #businessnetworking
by Jason Treu | Apr 26, 2019
How are you perceived at your organization? (See a test below). Most people are often uncertain or unaware of what they project. This lack of self-awareness kills our progress and career.
What we intend to project is often different than our impact. For example, we may believe we are open to feedback, but other people may experience we are closed off. We may think we listen, but other people may perceive we speak over them. Intent doesn’t equal impact.
Here’s a test to gauge how people perceive you:
Ask 6 people you work w/ two questions.
1) What do you think other people perceive as my greatest strengths and challenges?
2) What’s one thing I could do that would have the biggest impact on my performance and perception?
Resist the temptation to debate or question. Only seek information to clarify and/or to get examples. Thank people at the end. Not everyone may be willing to be candid. That’s ok. Find others that will.
After you get the data, look for patterns. Come up with specific actions to close the gap on how others perceive you and how you perceive yourself.
by Jason Treu | Apr 25, 2019
When we lack self-awareness and the ability to understand and manage our emotions, our blindspots unconsciously run our lives. 95% of leaders and managers think they are self-aware, but only 10%-15% are.
This causes leaders to many times lead from pain, hurt and fear.
It sucks the energy out of the people and the business and kills performance. It manifests itself in disengagement, lack of trust and teamwork, and siloed communication.
It creates a culture where people walk around on “eggshells” and fear to speak up.
Take time to understand what your past patterns and blind spots are.
Self-awareness is the #1 predictor of your business, career and leadership success.
It all starts inside of you because you can’t give what you don’t have or aren’t doing.
by Jason Treu | Apr 24, 2019
When high-performers encounter a career setback or plateau (getting fired, not making progress, procrastinate, etc.), the “culprit” is very, very easy to predict. 99% of the time it comes from a lack of self-awareness.
The root cause almost always starts with the person and their blind spots (and unconscious patterns).
#careerdevelopment #selfawareness #success #humanresource #HR #employeeperformance #manager #leadership #blindspot
by Jason Treu | Apr 24, 2019
Fear doesn’t stop leaders and managers from showing up. It’s being an imposter because of not feeling good (or smart enough) or impression making (ie trying to make others like you for political reasons).
Two things happen when you do:
- That lack of vulnerability kills bravery, innovation and our greatest work.
- Fail to create psychological safe work spaces where others can show up, share, dissent, collaborate and voice their opinions. It’s how you create the top 1% highest performing and most engaged teams.
Don’t hide. There are real business costs when you and others do.
Show up even when you don’t want to or feel like it.
People want to see the real you. They will follow your behaviors.
You are the most powerful when you do. Don’t forget it.
#leadership
