Feedback for the Feedback-Givers: How to Get More Impact From The SOI 360°
“Isn’t it too confronting?” It’s something many people wonder before a 360° assessment process. But while it’s natural to feel somewhat nervous, almost everyone who goes ahead says the same thing about their feedback: “If it’s true…it’s true. And now I know what to work on.” As a team coach or trainer, you know how […]
The Power Of Self-Reflection In Leadership
Have you ever walked out of a meeting, conversation, or decision and thought, “I could have handled that better”? Or maybe you’ve had the opposite experience—where you replay a tough situation in your mind and realize, “That actually went well. I did the right thing.” These reflective moments are more powerful than we often acknowledge—being […]
Why Strong Leaders Focus on Interaction, Not Style
Have you ever met a leader who just seemed to get it? Not because they demonstrated every trait from that “5 Signs of Great Leadership” article you read, or because they scored “Visionary” on a leadership style quiz. But because every time you interacted with them, you walked away feeling a certain way. Heard.Understood.Motivated to […]
3 Reasons Strong Leaders Are Great Role Models (& The Strategies They’re All Using)
We’ve all had that feeling: watching a leader speak or act, and swelling up with enthusiasm and pride. “What a brilliant example,” you might have thought. Or “Why can’t more authority figures be like this?” Some leaders just have that X factor: they inspire, motivate, and make you want to step up your game. But […]
Can Some Influencing Strengths Do More Harm Than Good?
Leveraging our strengths is a powerful way to grow, increase our impact, and collaborate more effectively with those around us. Working regularly with team trainers and coaches, I know how good it feels to see individuals score highly on certain SOI 360 Influencing Styles. For example, styles that are central to their roles or styles […]