172: Ask Denis: The Small Things Have Big Impact

A couple of episodes ago we took a look at our mid-year review, well now we’re back out on the field playing the game. How’s it going? Maybe you can only do some small things at the moment. I’m here to tell you, that’s exactly where you’re supposed to be, because small things have a big impact. How you show up makes a difference, and how you show up as a leader, what you do and say, affects the team around you. Let’s take some time to look at some small things we can do consistently that can impact our teams and organizations in a big way.  On this episode:Small things have a big impact. “If you think you’re too small to have an impact try going to bed with a mosquito in the room.” Even small encouragements can go a long way. You as a leader affect the people around you with the smallest things you say or do. There are things you can do consistently that can truly impact your organization. If you’re consistent in the positive things you do, you may not see change straight away, but 30 days or a year down the line you will see change. Key Takeaways:How small things can have a big impactYou as a leader affect the people around youThere are small, consistent things you can do to affect changeThe impact of just taking a breath The small things you do in the beginning will determine the end gameTake a deep look at the small things you do Tweetable Quotes:“The small things do make a massive impact for sure. A small word like ‘thank you’ can go a long way with people… ” - Denis Gianoutsos“How you show up makes a difference… You as a leader, what you say and what you do, and how you come across to people, actually DOES have a lot of sway, impact and so forth on people.” - Denis GianoutsosReach out to Denis:Email: [email protected]: http://www.leadingchangepartners.com/ Leadership Is Changing Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadershipIsChanging/Leadership is Changing LinkedIn Page:https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadership-is-changing-podcast/