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More Cowbell!

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Episode 583

10 September 20244 min

I cannot emphasize enough the importance of starting meetings with good news to foster a positive work environment!

Introduce the concept of "more cowbell," encouraging your team to celebrate wins, no matter how small.

By acknowledging achievements, even in challenging times, teams can shift their mindset and enhance morale. Simple celebrations can transform your workplace dynamics!

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PhD Research on CEOs

Quick favor: I'm in the middle of my doctoral research, and I need CEOs Here's the question: is there a point where working more hours actually indicates a worse leader? Nobody has measured it. I'm measuring it. If you're a CEO or president with at least ten people in the business and three direct reports, it takes just a few minutes. And Your team answers a few anonymous questions. What you get back is a report comparing how you rate yourself to how your team rates you. That gap is usually the interesting part. ScalingCoach.com/study

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