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Coaching for Leaders

647: Holding People Accountable Without Authority, with Bonni Stachowiak

Sep 25, 2023
36:06
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Bonni Stachowiak, host of Teaching in Higher Ed podcast, shares strategies for holding people accountable without authority, dealing with workplace narcissism, and shifting focus to top performers. The importance of active listening and empathy, recognition of conflicts affecting productivity, and fostering collaboration through shared goals are discussed.
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Quick takeaways

  • Recognize altitude differences and speak others' language to hold them accountable without authority.
  • Focus on supporting and motivating high performers, rather than solely addressing underperformers.

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Holding Others Accountable Without Positional Authority

Lisa asks how to hold others accountable when she does not have positional authority. Bonnie suggests recognizing the altitude differences in what motivates people, understanding their intrinsic and extrinsic motivations, and speaking their language to influence them effectively. Making work visible through timelines or shared understanding can also help. Dave recommends focusing on good meeting practices to document action items and maintain purpose in conversations. Appeal to the nobler motive and bring stakeholders back to the big picture of shared goals to set a positive tone and encourage collaboration.

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