The Generosity of Attention
When was the last time someone really listened to you? I mean really listened? Maybe a spouse, a colleague, counsellor or friend? How...
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Once or twice a week I publish an idea, question, insight or reflection. Topics can be inspired by world events, coaching conversations, random thoughts after a workshop, anything!
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Andrew J Calvert
Apr 7, 20222 min read
Listening to persuade
As a sales rep I used to sell a program called, " Connecting with Others, Listening and Speaking" which was an early "influencing"...
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Andrew J Calvert
Mar 24, 20222 min read
The myth of multi tasking
We've all heard those around us speak of multi-tasking to get more done. But what is it and can we actually do it? Multitasking is the...
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Andrew J Calvert
Mar 10, 20221 min read
Reflecting upon what your employees say / do
Building on the previous behaviors identified by Deci and Ryan and their work on the link between leadership behaviors and employee...
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Andrew J Calvert
Mar 1, 20221 min read
The Third Space
What I've noticed through the past year is how most people schedule their calendar in 30 or 60 minute increments and leave no time...
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Andrew J Calvert
Feb 22, 20222 min read
Giving Feedback Up
Feedback is a gift, With the right intention it can help you stay on target, get back on target or lean into a new target. Done well...
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Andrew J Calvert
Feb 15, 20222 min read
Feedback
Is a gift, is easy to do and can get great results if done right... Here are 3 models to consider for how to give feedback SBI Situation:...
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Andrew J Calvert
Feb 8, 20221 min read
Receiving Feedback
Receiving feedback is often just as challenging as delivering it, even when the message is positive. The part of our brain that regulates...
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Andrew J Calvert
Feb 1, 20223 min read
360 (Multi Rater) Feedback
Recently I was running a workshop for mangers who have employees taking part in a 12 month learning journey. Part of that journey is a...
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Andrew J Calvert
Nov 25, 20212 min read
Encouraging employees to take initiative
I've written about Self Determination Theory before, but thought I'd break it down further. Researchers Deci and Ryan looked at fifteen...
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Andrew J Calvert
Nov 18, 20212 min read
Allowing employees flexibility in their job
I've written about Self Determination Theory before but thought I'd break it down further. Researchers Deci and Ryan looked at fifteen...
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Andrew J Calvert
Nov 16, 20211 min read
Mindful Leadership? Keep a journal!
One recent story I've heard is of a large F500 corporation that conducted an experiment on the importance of reflection as a leadership...
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Andrew J Calvert
Nov 13, 20211 min read
Kindness
Toda is world kindness day. Add to the joy in the world! How do you actually promote caring and generosity on your team? First, it starts...
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Andrew J Calvert
Nov 11, 20211 min read
On Leadership and Motivation
As a leader, people need to trust you. You build that trust by consistency of words and actions and create an environment that allows...
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Andrew J Calvert
Oct 26, 20211 min read
Getting up to speed
Taking a new job, losing the old job, starting a new project, getting a new team member. These are the transitions where we need to...
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Andrew J Calvert
Oct 12, 20211 min read
Taxi Cab Coaching
Coaching takes minutes to be effective - if done well and at the right time. As a sales leader (I.e. sales coach) one of my favorite...
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Andrew J Calvert
Oct 7, 20211 min read
Ice Ice Baby
How did you spend your Sunday? This is a picture of my son and I in an ice-bath. We were being introduced to the Wim Hof method:...
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Andrew J Calvert
Oct 4, 20211 min read
Making it happen
This year October 4-8 is Customer Service Week. And I'd like to thank the Delivery team at LHH for the work they have done day in day out...
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Andrew J Calvert
Sep 14, 20211 min read
Keep in touch!
With the move to hybrid teams and a rapid increase in remote workers across industries more and more of my clients are struggling with...
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Andrew J Calvert
Aug 31, 20212 min read
Every Interaction Matters
Jeremy Ho is this week's guest writer. Jeremy is a committed and skilled L&OD professional, husband, son and father. He brings a wealth...
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