How can leaders ask for help without feeling judged?

How Can Leaders Ask for Help Without Feeling Judged?

Even as things start to return to normal, that doesn’t mean you can revert to being “the boss” with all the answers. It’s OK to ask for help. In fact, as Bobbie LaPorte explains in her August 9 “Your Best Next Move” video, you can actually build stronger relationships when you learn to focus on what you CAN do—and utilize the talents of others for what you CAN’T do.

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Taking the Enterprise View

As we transition out of the pandemic, some of your team members may be gung-ho and ready to go—while others are more cautious and uncertain. Both responses are perfectly normal and understandable. In her June 21 “Your Best Next Move” video, Bobbie LaPorte explains how taking the “enterprise view” can help everyone feel connected to a higher goal.

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Finding the Right Post-COVID Balance with Your Team

Post-COVID is a tricky time for leaders. As we finally start to move on from the pandemic, we have a lot to catch up on—but we also don’t want to overload our teams with too much work after such a difficult time. In her June 14 “Your Best Next Move” video, Bobbie LaPorte shares a tip to help you provide a sense of progress, meaning and purpose while motivating your team to work together toward an achievable goal.

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Surviving the Turnover Tsunami

While the economy is starting to rebound after the pandemic, some experts are forecasting yet another potential disruption: a “turnover tsunami.” Surveys show that nearly 50% of employees say they plan to look for a new job this year. As a manager, what can YOU do to make sure your employees feel valued and appreciated? In her June 1 ”Your Best Next Move” video, Bobbie LaPorte shares a simple way to start the dialogue:

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The Power of Dealing with Uncertainty

In her May 17 “Your Best Next Move” video, Bobbie LaPorte shares how she had to put her own advice into practice after a series of frustrating interruptions threatened to derail her bike ride. Rather than giving up, she reacted from a place of possibility—which helped her get back in the saddle again (literally, in this case).

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When “How Are You Doing?” Isn’t Enough

While it does feel like we’re heading back toward something like “normal,” don’t assume that everyone you work with is OK. According to a recent CDC survey, 41% of people are struggling with mental health issues related to the pandemic and dealing with feelings of loneliness, loss, isolation, and grief. In her May 3 “Your Best Next Move” video, Bobbie LaPorte shares an easy way that you can check in with team members to show genuine concern and support.

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