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You must find out how things work. One of the most common misconceptions is, "If I just do good work, it will be recognized and rewarded." When you don't question your assumptions about process --how things work -- it leaves you with blind spots you don't realize are holding you back!
Here's a simple three step framework that can help you:
What do you want? Make a list of all the things. How do you think it works? Write down the story of how you think those things happen. Verify! Get curious, talk to people, and get new perspectives and info to update your assumption.You must take an active role in asking and finding out! Do not expect your manager to initiate this knowledge transfer. Do know wait for HR to tell you how it works.
** After the Episode**
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There's a perspective shift that happens when you step into a manager and leadership role. Instead of thinking, "I have to do it all", you begin to take a bigger view and ask, "How can all this get done?"
You'll be thinking about how work is allocated, and what are the different strengths and qualities you have on the team. You'll start thinking about what strengths you and the team need to develop. And you'll make decisions about delegating and prioritizing work.
See this as part of the skill set you will develop. And have some grace for yourself, if you feel a struggle to know when and how to delegate rather than just do it all yourself. Let's discuss!
**After the Episode**
The next cohort of Communication Strategies for Managers starts in January! Register to join us:
https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategies
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https://kimnicol.com/
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It's December now, and I'm feeling reflective about time passing. So, in today's episode I share some ideas to encourage your own reflection, and how doing so can help you show up more grounded at work.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Upstream: Selected Essays by Mary Oliver https://maryoliver.com/prose/
If you're a fan of Mary Oliver, go listen to this iterview she gave back in 2015:
https://onbeing.org/programs/mary-oliver-i-got-saved-by-the-beauty-of-the-world/
Year Compass: https://yearcompass.com/en/
**After the Episode**
For private coaching, visit: https://kimnicol.com/
Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/
Communication Strategies for Managers:
https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategies
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The end of the year is a great time do a personal Year in Review. I'm using the Year Compass, and will share some of the questions to get you started. Let's discuss!
**After the Episode**
Download your own free Year Compass workbook: https://yearcompass.com/en/
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In the course of your career, you're likely to encounter some toxic traits at work. These can show up in any relationship and undermine trust, making it harder to work well together.
The first step is to simply become aware of them:
Criticism / Blame Contempt Defensiveness StonewallingTo address this, you'll need to:
Increase your skill & capacity for dealing with conflict Be responsive, rather than reactiveLet's discuss!
**After the Episode**
Inquire about personal coaching: https://kimnicol.com/
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It's the end of the year -- you might be feeling some overwhelm! In this episode I walk you through a mindfulness practice to try when you want to feel more grounded and calm. Let's discuss!
** After the Episode **
Join the next cohort of Communication Strategies for Managers: https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategies
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Feeling overwhelmed about a situation, or uncertain about what to do next? Ask yourself these two questions to help organize your thinking and get clear on your next steps:
What's the goal? What's your intention?When you take a breath, take a step back, and look at the bigger picture, the GOAL can help clarify what matters, and your INTENTION gives you direction for how to show up today. Let's discuss!
**After the Episode**
Sign up for the next cohort of Communication Strategies for Managers: https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategies
For private coaching or team facilitation, contact me through: https://kimnicol.com/
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Managers and leaders are always learning, and today's episode will walk you through a practice to help you learn through appreciative inquiry.
**After the Episode**
Free Class: Essential Skills for New Managers
January 2025 dates released for Communication Strategies for Managers
For private coaching and team facilitation, visit kimnicol.com
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There's a lot to learn about being a manager. To feel less overwhelmed by it all, focus on the essentials. You're invited to my free upcoming class on Essential Skills for New Managers, where you'll learn:
1) Where to start
2) What no one told you, and
3) How to advocate for yourself to get the support you want
Let's discuss!
**After the Episode**
RSVP for Essential Skills for New Managers.
Visit my website: https://kimnicol.com/newmanagers/
Follow me on LinkedIn.
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Ever notice how being hard on yourself can make it harder to learn? The perfectionism and pressure to not make mistakes can really bog you down. Instead, be easy on yourself. In this episode I'll walk you through a series of questions to ask that will help you focus and make progress on one thing at a time. You'll increase your rate of learning, and reduce the feeling of overwhelm. Let's discuss!
** After the Episode **
Sign up for the Lightning Lesson on Essential Skills for New Managers: https://maven.com/p/8b3361/essential-skills-for-new-managers
Get on the wait list for the next Communication Strategies course: https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategies
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/
Reach out for private coaching, team facilitation and workshops: https://kimnicol.com/
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Humans vary, and it's completely normal to experience friction in working relationships. Expect to feel frustrated when there are different perspectives, competing priorities, or a clash in working styles and preferences.
Three things that will help you:
Identify the real issue. Choose a strategy and next steps. Be ok being uncomfortable.Let's discuss!
** After the Episode **
Get on the wait list for the next Communication Strategies for Managers:
https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategies
Get private coaching:
https://kimnicol.com/coaching/
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Feel like you've hit a career plateau? Listen to this conversation with career coach Wendy Saccuzzo for ideas how to handle it. We talk about:
When feeling stuck is an inner thing, or an outer thing. The connection between career stage and life stage. Creating a vision for what you want. How to use a plateau to your advantage.Connect with Wendy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendysaccuzzo/
Or her website: https://www.aboutworkstuff.com/
Join an upcoming Career Conversation: https://lu.ma/conversationsaboutcareer
** After the Episode**
Register for Communication Strategies for Managers:
https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategies
Reach out to Kim for private coaching or team-building sessions: https://kimnicol.com/
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/
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When you ask yourself "What makes a great team?", you must consider the variety of people you work with. That way, the concept of "great team" can become real -- and not just an abstract idea. What will make this team of people great?
Remember that communication styles vary, so expect to adjust your approach depending on the person. That's one of the best ways for you to build trust and be effective, even when team composition changes.
** After the Episode**
Register for Communication Strategies for Managers:
https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategies
Questions? Message me at:
https://kimnicol.com/contact/
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/
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Being an effective manager and a great leader requires learning new skills and ways of working. In this episode, I'll walk you through three things that will make it easier for you to learn, and to tap into your own creative thinking and inherent brilliance:
Time Safety Simplicity** After the Episode**
For private coaching, or to talk with me about how I can support your team during a workshop or offsite, visit my website: https://kimnicol.com/
Join my upcoming course on Communication Strategies for Managers: https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategies
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These are foundational for any manager:
Clarify what makes a good manager. Identify what makes communication effective. Design meetings and 1:1s, to use your time better. Do feedback better: giving, receiving, and requesting. Speak up, advocate, and set boundaries. Plan for performance reviews, facilitating change and having tough conversations. Manage up.** After the Episode **
Register for my upcoming course, Communication Strategies for Managers
https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategies
Follow me on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/
Contact me for private coaching, team training or workshops:
https://kimnicol.com/
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Most of how work gets done is through communication. Every day you're speaking up in meetings, delivering presentations, fielding interruptions, and responding to emails, chats, and DMs. To get out of feeling overwhelmed and, instead, feel more confident in getting things done, you want to take a step back and have some intentional communication strategies. Let's discuss!
** After the Episode **
Enrollment is open! Register for the upcoming course on Communication Strategies for Managers:
https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategies
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/
Visit my website:
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Being on a leadership journey requires both personal growth and professional development. The way you did things in the past, does not mean it's the best way to do things now. Learning how to look with new eyes, take a new approach, and try a new way is part of the job!
In this episode, find out why you might say YES all the time (and why it's hard to say NO). Especially when you're a hard worker, and care deeply about those who are depending on you.
** After the Episode **
Watch the video clip of this teaching on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/kimnicol_why-do-i-say-yes-to-everything-i-end-up-activity-7228192997115379712-ZS44
Join the Wait List for the next group program:
https://kimnicol.com/newmanagers/
Get private coaching:
https://kimnicol.com/coaching/
Learn more at:
https://kimnicol.com/
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What can a new manager learn about leadership by watching the Olympics? Plenty! Three lessons that will help you be more effective in managing your team:
Powerful teams have diverse strengths. Get curious about the strengths on your team -- in yourself. Excellence doesn't look one way. So don't compare yourself to others and assume your leadership style has to like theirs. Have fun and celebrate! You can work hard and enjoy yourself along the way. Celebration helps boost connection and appreciation. Look beyond your team, to others in your org and professional ecosystem.** After the Episode**
Join the Wait List for the next group program:
https://kimnicol.com/newmanagers/
Get private coaching:
https://calendly.com/kimnicol/consultation
Learn more at:
https://kimnicol.com/
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Feel uncomfortable having money conversations? Not sure what to do if someone on your team asks for a raise? Being a manager means learning more about money at work.
First, bring a mindset of curiosity. By asking questions, you will build relationships, and learn more about power and influence in your org. You will also develop a more connected perspective, understanding how different decisions and budgets affect you and your team.
Three specific areas to learn about:
Budgets Raises + Bonuses (Compensation) How does money come into your org?Let's discuss!
* * After the Episode * *
Join the Wait List for the next group program:
https://kimnicol.com/newmanagers/
Get private coaching:
https://calendly.com/kimnicol/consultation
Learn more at
https://kimnicol.com/
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You're going to face uncertainty. In your work, throughout your career, and in your life. Being a manager doesn't mean you always know exactly what to do -- yet you still need to lead. Today, let's talk about Three Tips for Uncertainty that will help you when you feel anxious about what's next.
Be Curious / Follow the Vibe. Set an Intention. Bring Friends.For more information about Caux Forum, visit https://www.iofc.ch/
After the Episode
Join the next free Career Conversation on July 25:
https://lu.ma/o4dc7lfa
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https://kimnicol.com/newmanagers/
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