The Modern Manager 341: How to Get Your Team to Do What You Ask with Steven Blue
Why do people often struggle to follow through on their responsibilities, even after they agree to do so in a meeting?
Today’s guest is here to unpack this exact issue and offers practical solutions to help you and your team get things done.
Meet Steven Blue. Steven is the CEO of Miller Ingenuity, which creates high technology products that save lives and preserve the environment. He is a keynote speaker and has addressed audiences at Harvard Business School, The United Nations, Carnegie Hall, The Safe America Foundation, and many more.
Steven is also the CEO in residence at Winona State University and author of 5 best-selling books including Mastering the Art of Success, The $10 Million Dollar Employee and Metamorphosis. He works with executives, leaders, entrepreneurs, and anyone seeking to learn how to maximize their company’s growth through fostering company culture and innovation.
In this episode, Steven and I dive into why employees sometimes fail to follow through and what managers can do to address these challenges—from mentoring to clear delegation to creating a workplace culture that empowers employees.
In the extended episode available to members of Podast+, you’ll also hear powerful examples of what happens when values are aligned and how intentional culture-building transforms organizations.
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Conversation Topics
- (00:00) Introduction
- (02:24) Why people struggle to follow through on tasks
- (04:28) Giving employees the permission “not to know”
- (07:13) Two most powerful phrases every leader should use
- (08:57) Strategies to ensure team members fulfill their responsibilities
- (16:30) The 3 Cs of effective communication
- (22:46) Building a values-driven organizational culture
- (26:55) A great manager Steven has worked for
- (28:09) Keep up with Steven Blue
- (28:44) [Extended Episode Only] Understanding your organization’s culture
- (31:23) [Extended Episode Only] Transitioning to the cultural values you want
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