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… A Conversation with Aubrey Daniels Source The Behavioral Observations Podcast Link http://www.behavioralobservations.com/session-30-conversation-aubrey-daniels … The Behavioral Observations Podcast … A Conversation with Aubrey Daniels …
… Moving Past Performance Appraisals: A Conversation with Aubrey Daniels Release date December 13, 2013 Source Smart Brier Blog on Leadership Link … … Smart Brier Blog on Leadership … Moving Past Performance Appraisals: A Conversation with Aubrey Daniels …
… that tested this commitment to safety. It started at a leader check-in, where Pat asked the crew to stop working and have a conversation around safety. It began simply enough, Pat asked how things were going and led a discussion focused on safety … company was not providing the tools/equipment necessary to keep that company’s employees safe. This began an emotional conversation as the contractor employees shared concerns about potential retaliation if Pat brought this up. Initially, they asked Pat not to do anything about it. As Pat led a conversation about their concerns, he displayed some critical leader behaviors: Actively listened. During the …
… from his team. He repeatedly said, “I tell my direct reports all the time, ‘Don’t make me do my job.’” As we continued the conversation, I asked him in several different ways if he saw any connection between his approach to management and the … did not see the disconnect between wanting discretionary effort and managing through fear. I have been thinking about this conversation ever since. Based on our discussion, this person seemed to see his job as a harbinger of discipline, seeing … from his team. He repeatedly said, “I tell my direct reports all the time, ‘Don’t make me do my job.’” As we continued the conversation, I asked him in several different ways if he saw any connection between his approach to management and the …
… The Behavioral Interface At a recent luncheon I found myself in conversation with two interesting entrepreneurs who had, over the past 16 months, created what seemed to be a quite … in monitoring such programs. I was impressed by all of these facets of the system they had created and told them so. As our conversation continued, my two luncheon companions began discussing problems they had observed in the ways in which many of … to the armamentarium of tools for helping children optimize their own potentials. … At a recent luncheon I found myself in conversation with two interesting entrepreneurs who had, over the past 16 months, created what seemed to be a quite …
… with ghosting ? As I mentioned, ghosting offers some good examples of extinction. When we are trying to reach someone for a conversation or correspondence, our behavior of texting, calling, or writing, would presumably be reinforced by a fairly immediate response or conversation. When this doesn’t happen, you tend to see the sender’s behavior go through an extinction burst. In the case of … with ghosting ? As I mentioned, ghosting offers some good examples of extinction. When we are trying to reach someone for a conversation or correspondence, our behavior of texting, calling, or writing, would presumably be reinforced by a fairly …
… read the above scenario and think—Seems okay to me. He asked questions and got the information he needed. When I hear conversations like this I think, What a missed opportunity. Leadership is more than just fact finding and evaluating at the … asking how a result was achieved and by delivering positive reinforcement for behaviors you want to see more of. Change the conversation from “Did you do it?” type questions to “How did you do it?” questions. Asking how creates a two-way conversation in which the performer describes behaviors that made him or her successful. This gives the leader an …
… does not have to buy work clothes. But the real value in the poker chip is that it gives us the opportunity to open up a conversation about their Near Miss form or anything else they might want to talk about. In the beginning I did more coaching … BURCHAM : When you use something tangible, like the poker chip, remember it’s not really about the poker chip but the conversation it allows. I have seen plants making grand presentations with the poker chips and making a big deal of the Near Miss form but I have found if I go up to someone, hand them the poker chip and strike up a conversation I gain so much more. The military uses "challenge coins" much the same way. It may only be worth a dollar but …
… when providing constructive feedback. While identifying the behavior to be changed is necessary, devoting too much of the conversation to this behavior, or what is going to happen if it continues, makes the feedback less helpful and more like a … person is in a similar situation. Here you will still point out the undesired behavior, and that behavior’s impact, but the conversation should be focused on what to do next time and ensure that there is an indication (or commitment) that the … should help with engagement and collaboration. Is that something you’d be willing to try?” Notice that the focus of the conversation is on what to do next. Forward-looking accountability is all about future behavior change. You can’t influence …
… pride in their work and have ideas to improve the business. While you gain a great deal of valuable information from this conversation, they will see how much you value their experience and skill. Consider that your high performers are a gold … to ensure continuous improvement in your skillset. For example, asking them how you could be more helpful during coaching conversations or clearer when providing direction can provide essential information to help optimize your leadership. Take … about where they’re placing their efforts and thus getting good results. Talking about this with you can be a reinforcing conversation for them. But most importantly, these questions get employees to take a short break from what may sometimes …
… many, Viking’s quarterback Brett Favre completed a pass in the end zone to Visanthe Shiancoe for the final score. There was conversation in the announcer’s booth about “running up the score” and Terry Bradshaw , my movie double, was indignant. He … many, Viking’s quarterback Brett Favre completed a pass in the end zone to Visanthe Shiancoe for the final score. There was conversation in the announcer’s booth about “running up the score” and Terry Bradshaw , my movie double, was indignant. He …
… AIG Gives Bonuses a Bad Name Everybody is talking about AIG again. The conversation is about how they continue to throw tax-payer money away. Over the weekend new details of AIG’s bonus plans … of nations." It appears to me that AIG has greatly disrespected the instrument. … Everybody is talking about AIG again. The conversation is about how they continue to throw tax-payer money away. Over the weekend new details of AIG’s bonus plans …
… delivery added to his story-telling as he casually reminisced about his boating or other travel misadventures. Whether the conversation was an intellectual debate and or a sidesplitting tale of a day in the life of Bill, he was always good fun to … consultants. That was likely the occasion upon which I first met Bill, about twenty-some years ago. I don’t recall how the conversation came under Bill’s control, but it was remarkable, to me, because it was about his pre-pay for performance … delivery added to his story-telling as he casually reminisced about his boating or other travel misadventures. Whether the conversation was an intellectual debate and or a sidesplitting tale of a day in the life of Bill, he was always good fun to …
… Things that we want to change often are easily countable: How many times did I say “like” as a filler word during my last conversation? How many miles did I run this week? How often did I say something positive to a co-worker today? As noted … Things that we want to change often are easily countable: How many times did I say “like” as a filler word during my last conversation? How many miles did I run this week? How often did I say something positive to a co-worker today? As noted …
… people talk about how hard it was and how they learned to get through it. While this needs to be more than just a one-time conversation, be careful not to reinforce persistent complaining. Let people vent, then shift the focus to how they got … people talk about how hard it was and how they learned to get through it. While this needs to be more than just a one-time conversation, be careful not to reinforce persistent complaining. Let people vent, then shift the focus to how they got …