There is a lot coming up about culture in sessions this quarterly planning season. I’m often concerned about how much mental energy most leaders put into “building their culture”-i.e., trying to be overly creative with countless ideas like putting core values on banners, laminated cards, coffee mugs, and computer screens.
We are a couple of weeks from the halfway point for 2012. At this time you should have done your Q3 planning session or have it scheduled.
If you or one of your teammates are often late for meetings, think about this. Aside from the disrespect it shows to your team, the frustration everyone feels, and the potential momentum lost in the meeting, consider the following.
Jim Collins says that “mediocrity stems from chronic inconsistency.” What a powerful and accurate phrase.
A helpful discipline when giving feedback to someone, or having a tough conversation to help correct someone’s unproductive actions, is sharing three data points. Data points are examples of what the person is doing that demonstrates the bad behavior.
A good friend of mine shared this powerful observation with me that has now become an EOS staple.
