How do you hold your peers accountable when you don’t have the support of their supervisor, or in some instances the support of your own supervisor?
Posts by Joseph Grenny
I was recently elected leader of a 30,000 person district in Kenya and my leadership is under threat.
How does one escape the addictions of pornography, drugs, alcohol, etc?
I’ve concluded I should just not say anything meaningful on social media. Do you disagree?
I lost my job due to a reduction in force and haven’t been able to find another job due to my age. Everyone seems eager to hire me until I show up for the interview and they discover that I am sixty-one years old. How can I prove to potential employers that I have a lot to offer, despite my age?
My father is nearing retirement age, and we have strong reason to believe he is in some serious financial trouble. He receives all of his credit card bills electronically (which means my mother doesn’t see them) and he refuses to tell her what the balance is on these cards. We are also aware of two risky “investment” ventures he put on the credit cards that did not pan out.
How do you handle a job promotion when you are promoted from within your peer group? I was recently promoted to a manager position and oversee the team members that were once my peers. What is the most effective way to transition from team member to manager?
Since our organization runs 24/7, it’s sometimes difficult to communicate face-to-face with all employees. Our managers often use e-mail to communicate important messages, including giving performance feedback. Would you share your thoughts on what is and is not appropriate to communicate by e-mail?
Ever had a friend threaten to commit suicide? Joseph Grenny shares advice on how to hold a crucial conversation with someone in desperate need of help in this week’s newsletter. http://wp.me/p2UgE4-Yy
Visit the Crucial Skills blog to read Joseph Grenny’s response to this question: How can I get decision makers to take my ideas and input into consideration?