We have the capability to interact through various communication platforms (Zoom, BlueJean, Skype, FaceTime etc.) so that we will stay connected with our peers and teams.\u00a0 So why now?\u00a0 Beyond the obvious reasons prohibiting traditional face to face, in person meetings and gatherings.\u00a0 Right now being emotionally intelligent and creative reminds everyone in your world that you care\u2026even though you can\u2019t truly feel them in person.\u00a0 Organizations will now adapt a new way of connecting, engaging and learning to keep the business going and remind people they are the only reason we have businesses.<\/p>\n
Did we really need a virus, pandemic or crisis to create or use existing ways to communicate with one another?\u00a0 Nope, just a good reminder for some. Give this a thought, \u201cLet\u2019s meet for a cup of coffee one morning this week\u201d just became a whole lot easier and saved both organizations lots of time and money.\u00a0 I know, nothing like being there.\u00a0 But only those professional coffee drinkers are sad as their \u201cpurpose\u201d is now gone for awhile.<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s quit the woe is me with isolation this, stay at home that, my spouse is driving me nuts etc.\u00a0 Love how you will actually show up for those who are following you and have fun with your leadership showing them a whole new side of you.\u00a0 Fight it or embrace it.\u00a0 You will communicate as powerfully as being there without all the unnecessary expense and fanfare that most people (except those with big egos) really don\u2019t need.<\/p>\n
Via Zoom, just like in a meeting room, you can structure conversation to be timely and just.\u00a0 You still start with alignment on key issues, produce agreements to support these decisions and put new plans into place and press go.\u00a0 Next meeting after some completion, you review results and move on to acknowledgement\u2026ahhhhh the Cycle of Performance and we didn\u2019t leave the house.<\/p>\n
Listening, yes listening, will guide you to take the lead and adjust the agreements to set the team up for success.\u00a0 This is the time to be creative and frankly have some fun with everyone worrying less about appearance and more about substance.\u00a0 You can still dress to the nines just no one will see your shoes😊.<\/p>\n
The wasted time standing in security lines, late flights, poor service in the airport, airplanes, restaurants and hotels have all been eliminated for you.\u00a0 And so has the good service too. The point is create your surroundings and upgrade your backdrop, add lighting, plants and color to your office.\u00a0 You are free to communicate like never before.\u00a0 Do something that makes you and those around you feel like all will be just fine.\u00a0 We will all get through this\u2026 help is everywhere around you. Meanwhile, we have jobs to do, people to serve and agreements to honor.\u00a0 The only thing that has changed\u2026 we don\u2019t have as many places to go.\u00a0 Focus on what you want (connection) and less on what we don\u2019t have (lack of social gatherings).<\/p>\n
We must create and sustain the communication culture when distance is mandatory.\u00a0 So decide how are you going to connect and developed relationships couldn\u2019t be more important right now.\u00a0 Keep those connections alive and build new ones.<\/p>\n
Culture through connection in some form or another is written within many mission and vision statements.\u00a0 I encourage you to be redefine and redesign how you communicate with those who follow you and clients who want\/need to hear from you.<\/p>\n
Please reach out if you want help with how to develop your leadership or create better leaders within your organization.\u00a0 We will discuss over a cup of coffee and you don\u2019t have to go anywhere!<\/p>\n
In service,<\/p>\n
Greg<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
We have the capability to interact through various communication platforms (Zoom, BlueJean, Skype, FaceTime etc.) so that we will stay connected with our peers and teams.\u00a0 So why now?\u00a0 Beyond the obvious reasons prohibiting traditional face to face, in person meetings and gatherings.\u00a0 Right now being emotionally intelligent and creative reminds everyone in your world …<\/p>\n