Say It Skillfully® – Teamwork/Performance Reviews/3 Change Styles

Say It Skillfully® is a show that helps you to benefit from Molly Tschang’s expert guidance on the best possible ways to speak your mind at work in a positive and productive manner. In Episode 149, Molly’s first caller, Abhijit, a career coach in India and in leadership development for 15 years, shares an out-of-the-blue team dilemma. He thought the team was “on plan” and overnight, it wasn’t. How to handle his team interactions and his own shock and fears in possibly missing deadlines and not delivering? Next Erin, in her second job after studying civil engineering, is keen to make the most of her first performance review with her new boss. She also shares her success story in pivoting to this new role, with unexpected help from a LinkedIn post (21:15)! Then, Roger, in workforce development, shares a year-long whirlwind that went from being let go without any warning, to managing an entire training center (that he never imagined), and finally being recruited for a dream job he never envisioned, much less thought was possible. He role models the power of patience, taking the high road and seizing opportunity. His new employer is the institution at which 30 years ago he’d wanted to play football. Destiny has its way (39:30). Finally, I share 3 different styles of adapting to change (thank you Janet Frood of Horizon Leadership): Leapers get things going Road Builders improve and smooth the way Tradition Holders preserve important parts of the organization’s history. Easy to think one is better. The fact is, we need all styles and I offer a fun and informative activity for your team to understand the make-up of your change styles and take best advantage of them (50:15). Don’t miss these enlightening conversations and learn how to navigate work while being invaluable and true to yourself! Molly’s thought for the week: “Once people know you care, they're going to listen to you more.” —Jack Clark, University of California Head Rugby Coach Here's a NEW way to learn how to #sayItskillfully... Molly’s brand-new Say It Skillfully mini course shows you how to handle tough or sensitive situations. Jumpstart your skillfulness at your own pace. It's free, fun and incredibly useful: https://bit.ly/3SgwLaS