The John Eades Podcast 5 Tough Questions Managers Ask (and How to Answer Them)
Jan 15, 2025
Discover how to tackle tough management challenges, like dealing with a toxic star employee or uplifting a discouraged team after losing a big client. Learn the importance of authentic leadership, including when it’s appropriate to show vulnerability and emotions. Gain insights on holding team members accountable without resorting to micromanagement. Plus, uncover strategies to help team members communicate their ideas effectively. Elevate your leadership skills and navigate real-world dilemmas with confidence!
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Handling Toxic Star Employees
- Address toxic star employees by emphasizing the team's importance.
- If they don't change, they must leave; negativity spreads like cancer.
Accountability Without Micromanagement
- Hold yourself accountable to the standards you set for others.
- Inspect what you expect, but avoid micromanaging by focusing on results, not preferences.
Responding to Discouragement
- When a team is discouraged, define reality without sugarcoating.
- Then, deliver hope by focusing on the next immediate step forward.