If you've been coached by me for any length of time or been on a previous webinar, you may have heard me share the idea that "a complaint is a poorly worded request".
The first time I heard this you could have knocked me over with a feather. Just - wow. Like many of us, I'm a complainer! Always have been (as my little sister and Sweetie can attest). So please trust me when I say this is just as potent and alive for me as it may be for you.
Now. How do you work with this idea and turn a complaint into a positive? If you are clear on what you DON'T want, consider how you can flip it, be brave and ask for what you DO want instead. (And a plug for coaching here - your coach can help with this).
Life is easier (I promise) when you're clear on what you want and/or need. Becoming more proactive means fewer opportunities for misunderstanding. And who couldn't use a few less muddles?
And look. Let's be real here. Just because you ask for what you want doesn't mean you'll always get it. But...(and I've learned this the hard way over time as well), it's often the case that "don't ask, don't get".
When you're clear on what you need from your team member(s) and your manager, your ability to deliver on your accountabilities and be successful in the work you do will increase. Dramatically.
Which leads us into the topic for November's upcoming webinar...
Not only are we starting the inevitable slide into the holiday season and the end of 2023, but for a number of you 'tis also the season for year-end performance review conversations - either as a leader or as a team member.
Sign me up! I want to conduct performance reviews better
If a performance review meeting is looming for you, please join us at 12:30 pm Eastern on Friday, November 10 for our second 45 minute webinar on tips and recommendations for conducting performance reviews better. Bring your questions and your biggest challenges. And I'll be providing each attendee with an executive summary following our workshop.
We will be Zooming again, which means there will be opportunity to interact with one another - if you're so inclined, of course. Let's start connecting members of this network of amazing people! Please join us...
Click here to register for Better Performance Feedback Conversations
If you're new to people leadership, we can help - would you like to learn how coaching could support you as you grow your career in a bespoke one on one program?
If it's time to stand out, let's chat. Simply hit "reply" to this email and let's find a time to talk. Or book a no commitment, 15 minute call with me directly here: schedule a call with Darcy
Darcy & the team at The Management Coach
On the Shelf (or possibly an open tab on my laptop):
Check out this infographic that I swiped off of LinkedIn from Jean Marie DiGiovanna who in turn shared it via Whole Hearted School Counseling. It will give you a few ideas for flipping the script on some pretty typical professional and personal complaints. And a hint here: consider that some of these may be overused strengths.
And thank you for being part of the Water Cooler family. We are grateful for you and the work you're doing.
The first time I heard this you could have knocked me over with a feather. Just - wow. Like many of us, I'm a complainer! Always have been (as my little sister and Sweetie can attest). So please trust me when I say this is just as potent and alive for me as it may be for you.
Now. How do you work with this idea and turn a complaint into a positive? If you are clear on what you DON'T want, consider how you can flip it, be brave and ask for what you DO want instead. (And a plug for coaching here - your coach can help with this).
Life is easier (I promise) when you're clear on what you want and/or need. Becoming more proactive means fewer opportunities for misunderstanding. And who couldn't use a few less muddles?
And look. Let's be real here. Just because you ask for what you want doesn't mean you'll always get it. But...(and I've learned this the hard way over time as well), it's often the case that "don't ask, don't get".
When you're clear on what you need from your team member(s) and your manager, your ability to deliver on your accountabilities and be successful in the work you do will increase. Dramatically.
Which leads us into the topic for November's upcoming webinar...
Not only are we starting the inevitable slide into the holiday season and the end of 2023, but for a number of you 'tis also the season for year-end performance review conversations - either as a leader or as a team member.
Sign me up! I want to conduct performance reviews better
If a performance review meeting is looming for you, please join us at 12:30 pm Eastern on Friday, November 10 for our second 45 minute webinar on tips and recommendations for conducting performance reviews better. Bring your questions and your biggest challenges. And I'll be providing each attendee with an executive summary following our workshop.
We will be Zooming again, which means there will be opportunity to interact with one another - if you're so inclined, of course. Let's start connecting members of this network of amazing people! Please join us...
Click here to register for Better Performance Feedback Conversations
If you're new to people leadership, we can help - would you like to learn how coaching could support you as you grow your career in a bespoke one on one program?
If it's time to stand out, let's chat. Simply hit "reply" to this email and let's find a time to talk. Or book a no commitment, 15 minute call with me directly here: schedule a call with Darcy
Darcy & the team at The Management Coach
On the Shelf (or possibly an open tab on my laptop):
Check out this infographic that I swiped off of LinkedIn from Jean Marie DiGiovanna who in turn shared it via Whole Hearted School Counseling. It will give you a few ideas for flipping the script on some pretty typical professional and personal complaints. And a hint here: consider that some of these may be overused strengths.
And thank you for being part of the Water Cooler family. We are grateful for you and the work you're doing.
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