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Are you working through the 4DX process? How do you create a cadence of accountability and what does that do for your goals? In 4DX Discipline 4, you have to create a cadence of accountability because this where the execution actually happens. Disciplines 1-3 set you up for success, but you have to follow through at this point. Read on to learn how to create a cadence of accountability to accomplish your wildly important goals in 4DX.
Do most leaders share some common qualities? Are extrovert leaders more common than introvert leaders? Extrovert leaders are more common than introverted ones in today’s society. A “culture of personality” creates a bias towards extroverts and favors leaders that are extroverted. Read more about extrovert leaders.
What are NVC feelings and needs? How can you identify the needs that underlie your own and other people’s feelings? NVC feelings and needs are central to Marshall Rosenberg’s approach to non-violent living. In NVC, feelings and needs are tied together to express the idea that all negative feelings derive from unmet needs. Read about NVC feelings and needs and why it’s important to express them in unison.
What qualities of introverts have psychologists identified? Are these characteristics generally agreed upon or are there some disagreements? There is no universally accepted definition of introversion based on objective criteria. The qualities of introverts focus on how these individuals react to external events and where they draw their energy from. Keep reading for more about the qualities of introverts and how to identify introverted personalities.
What is a deep story? How does a deep story work and why do people have them? A deep story is an emotional truth people hold about the world around them. They go to great lengths to confirm this deep story and their emotional truth, and then they seek to affirm the story they tell themselves. Read more about the deep story and explore examples below.
What is contextual leadership? How does leading with context instead of strict rules work? Contextual leadership is a management style in which employees are equipped with the context for what is needed, but otherwise given the freedom to make appropriate decisions. The autonomy allowed is in contrast to the controls-based leadership of a company with strict rules. Read more about contextual leadership and the conditions needed to use it in your organization.
What are NVC requests? How can NVC help you make sure that the other person understands the intentions and needs behind your request? People often request what they need from others in indirect ways. However, this approach is unlikely to result in our needs being met. In NVC, requests are expressed in a specific, action-oriented way as opposed to vague and indirect statements. Read more about NVC requests and how to use them.
Do you know how to hold effective meetings? What is important for one-on-one meetings? Each meeting should be designed for its own purpose and be effective. Use this one-on-one meeting template to help make individual meetings more productive. Keep reading for tips for effective meetings, including a one-on-one meeting template and guidelines.
What impact do cultural differences in the workplace have on a global organization? How did Netflix adapt as it grew globally? Cultural differences in the workplace can complicate organizational relationships. At Netflix, the established culture of Freedom and Responsibility didn’t always translate well to other countries. Learn how Netflix adapted to cultural differences in the workplace as it grew.
What does “observing without evaluating” mean? How can you apply this idea in practice? Observing without evaluating is the first step of the nonviolent communication approach. As the name suggests, it refers to communicating our observations without passing evaluative or moralistic judgment upon them. Read about observing without evaluating and how to apply it in practice.