REPLAY: August 7, 2024 Office Hours Call
Leaders can never over-index on communication
It’s August, and the transition from summer slows into the end-of-year “go-go-go” is upon us. As your team shifts gears — from vacation to work/school, family time to focus time, relaxation to intensity — they will likely need even more context, support, and direction to avoid spinning their wheels.
This is why I’ve found myself reminding a few leaders, partners, and myself that you can never over-index on communicating strategic and leadership-level context.
Don’t wait until you have everything figured out before sharing what’s going on. Transparency and regular communication from the leader is important, even especially during slower periods, to keep the team aligned and avoid anxiety.
Unsurprisingly, the conversation topic during this month’s Office Hours call focused on improving team communication habits.
Topics discussed:
Why leaders need to increase strategic communication efforts during slower periods.
How to find the right communication levels (frequency and detail) for your team.
How to address individual performance issues…individually.
How to align team priorities with their seasonal intensity levels.
How to manage compassion fatigue and find ways to re-engage a team’s passion for the mission.
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Session Highlights
[01:00] Why leaders need to increase strategic communication efforts during slower periods.
[05:48] How to find the right communication levels (frequency and detail) for your team.
[11:43] How to address individual performance issues…individually.
[26:36] How to align team priorities with their seasonal intensity levels.
[36:56] How to manage compassion fatigue and find ways to re-engage a team’s passion for the mission.
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