Month: November 2020

November 5, 2020

Greg Thomas

Outcome-Based Conversations

You might be talking a lot these days. Your calendar might be completely blue. And you might be having great discussions. But two weeks later you might also be wondering why nothing is changing and why what you thought were the actions never happened. It could be because you are not structuring your conversations around outcomes you want to see. Outcomes are bigger then agenda items, they are what you need to see happen next, what the next step is, what you want to come from these discussions. The are the next piece. If you aren’t having conversations that look

November 4, 2020

Greg Thomas

Vacation Guilt in A Remote World

When you can’t go anywhere on vacation, everyone knows where you are. The pull to log in “just once” and check your email. Or respond to that quick SLACK message that shows up on your phone. Or give out your personal cell for people to reach out to you in a pinch. If you choose not to respond, you’re wracked with guilt over letting your team down at a time when you were supposed to be “away”. You wouldn’t treat your team this way, so don’t do it to yourself. If you are planning to be on a “staycation”, do

November 3, 2020

Greg Thomas

I’m Big On Lists

They help me stay organized. I am constantly writing ideas down on sticky notes and during meetings of random thoughts I need to remember for later. The brighter the note, the bigger the list. Sometimes I get it all done, sometimes I don’t, but what it does help me with is clear my mind to focus on the important tasks and not worry, yes worry, about all the other ideas rummaging around in my head. Lists give ideas a place, if they are good enough, they will graduate to something better.

November 2, 2020

Greg Thomas

Well this is Awkward

Because it’s supposed to be. That’s what happens when you try something new. If it’s not awkward, you’re not trying. You’re watching and waiting to see if it’s worth giving it a try based on what everyone else is doing. When you try out a big new initiative or idea and it doesn’t pan out, it’s awkward. It doesn’t mean it wasn’t worth it.

November 1, 2020

Greg Thomas

Showing Up

Had a great time recording this episode of Remotely Prepared where we talked about the one hard thing that everyone is struggling with doing right now. Showing Up… especially when you’re a Leader. If you’re not sure how to do it, this is the episode for you to listen to. If you’re not sure if you’re doing it right, this is the episode for you to listen to. And if you’re not sure where to start, just show up and say “Hi”.

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