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Are you accidentally pushing your best employee out the door? Our CEO Claire Lew just published a piece exploring how leaders unintentionally punish their top performers –– often without realizing they're doing it. She breaks down the four hidden behaviors that drive top talent away: ?? Not having a clear vision (or not communicating it) ?? Overloading without offloading ?? Asking them to do your job while still doing theirs ?? Assuming you know what motivates them Read the full piece here: https://lnkd.in/gndDtYT4 #leadershipdevelopment #performance

Ever wonder why your team isn't performing the way you expected? After coaching thousands of leaders over the past decade, our CEO Claire Lew discovered a hard truth: Sometimes WE are the problem. In her latest piece in our newsletter, she shares the 10 biggest leadership blindspot based on 10 years of research. Read the full piece here: https://lnkd.in/gxWFUcph #leadership #leadershipdevelopment

"How do we create a sense of stability for our teams during periods of significant change?" In our CEO Claire Lew's newsletter from today, she shares four evidence-based approaches: ??. ????????????????????????????: Establishing consistent communication rhythms and transparent scenario planning gives teams a framework they can rely on, even when outcomes aren't guaranteed. ??. ??????????????: Making the "why" behind changes explicit and outlining concrete next steps prevents team members from filling information gaps with worst-case scenarios. ??. ??????????????: Identifying areas where teams can maintain choice and autonomy helps counteract the powerlessness often felt during significant organizational shifts. ??. ????????: Demonstrating authentic organizational support through accountability, space for processing, and genuine availability builds trust when it's needed most. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/giwfz22r

Most workplace miscommunication isn't about what's said, it's about what's heard. When a leader says "Things are evolving," do they mean: (A) You might be getting promoted (B) The team is undergoing changes (C) Performance expectations are shifting It's hard to say ?? Our Founder & CEO Claire Lew writes about this in her newsletter this week, and breaks down the exact 3 principles for clearer workplace communication, to avoid things getting lost in translation. Read the full piece here ?? https://lnkd.in/gr69qiJR #leadership #communication

Ever felt like a tube of toothpaste being squeezed from both ends? As a leader, you're caught between being a "player" (tactical work) and a "coach" (team development). The pressure builds, time feels scarce, and balance seems impossible. After working with thousands of leaders, our founder & CEO Claire Lew discovered there's a better way to handle this tension. (Hint: It's not about finding the perfect mix.) Read the piece in full here ?? https://lnkd.in/gGSbxe34 #timemanagement #leadershipdevelopment

Still reeling from the incredible in-person 1-day manager retreat we hosted for 40 leaders at Planning Center last week. Some of the topics our CEO Claire Lew covered included... ?? Managing time + priorities as a leader ?? Leading through change ?? Holding effective performance conversations ?? Charting a vision + making 2025 the best year yet There are few things as invigorating as getting together, in person, especially as a remote company, and having deep time to PRACTICE these skills with peers. Grateful for the energy and attention that the participating leaders brought to the session -- our cup is full! #leadershipretreat #managertraining

New from our CEO: The Leadership Trap of "Getting Back to Normal" In the rush to build momentum in 2025, many leaders are falling into an all-too-common pattern: Mistaking maintenance for progress. Drawing insights from conversations with Pixar's first Director of Culture and senior leaders across industries, this week's newsletter breaks down: ?? The critical difference between motion and momentum ?? A counterintuitive approach to doing "more" ?? How to maintain focus without sacrificing flexibility Read the full insights in our latest newsletter to start your year with intention, not just intensity ?? https://lnkd.in/gYJHPrQG #leadershipdevelopment #newyear

As the end of the year nears, here are 20 key questions to self-reflect on as a leader for 2024: (1) Think back to this time last year.?In what ways do you feel different, as a leader? In what ways do you feel the same? (2) When was a time this past year you made the harder decision,?rather than a more popular or easier one? (3) When did you feel most energized in the past year? ?Why was that? (4) What felt like your “crucible” this year??A moment where you felt tested, and put through the fires? (5) What work relationship do you think you strengthened?and/or you are satisfied with how you’ve oriented toward? (6) What work relationship did you find yourself struggling with?and/or you are dissatisfied with, and hoping changes for the better in 2025? (7) What’s something you originally said you wanted to focus on in 2024 – and the completed? ?How content are you with that experience? Why or why not? (8) What occurred in the past year at work that?pleasantly?surprised you??What might’ve laid the path for that pleasant surprise? (9) What occurred in the past year at work that was a?rude shock???What might’ve laid the path for the unexpectedly unsavory outcome? (10) What is the best piece of feedback that you received in the past year??Why? Who did it come from? (P.S.: If you can’t think of any meaningful feedback you received in the past year, why do you think that might be?) (11) When did you choose to confront a hard truth in the past year and take action – rather than ignore it??What did you learn, if anything, from that experience? (12) When did you feel most “in flow”?and loving the work itself, this past year? (13) When did you feel most discouraged or beaten down,?this past year? (14) When did you feel a deep sense of gratitude, this past year? Was it toward specific people? Specific moments or actions? (15) When did you notice yourself acting out of fear, anger or anxiety,?this past year? What was happening in those moments? What may have triggered those sentiments? (16) When did you notice yourself acting out of courage, compassion, or calm, this past year? What was happening in those moments? What might be helped enable those operating states? (17) What do you think has been the biggest area of growth?for you this past year? A time where you thought, “Woah, I really got better at this” or “I really learned something?” (18) What about work, culture, or how the team is run?do you want to pay closer attention to as a leader? (19) In what ways are you craving to stretch and grow?in the upcoming year? (20) What this past year at work has given you a dash of renewal, a spark of a flame, a sense of hope for in the year ahead? -- Hoping these questions help bring a fresh perspective on 2024, that you carry into 2025. Feel free to read and share the full post in our latest Canopy newsletter ?? https://lnkd.in/dPKfVmfm #reflection #leadership

How do you get your team to take more ownership? Especially in these last few weeks of the year, as we're all sprinting to get things done, know that there are ways to encourage your team to be more proactive. Two ways in particular: ?? Break the cycle.?Stand firm and help redirect your team to take on a task themselves. For example, ask:?“Could you take the lead on solving this?” ?? Address the underlying issue.?There’s a reason you team is relying on you so much – there is context or tools or resources they are missing to get the job done well on their own. How can you give them more of this? Watch in full here ?? https://lnkd.in/gvTGqfuS #ownership #canopymanagertips

Planning for 2025? For folks in learning & development, our CEO Claire Lew shares some specifics on what she's noticed most L&D strategies overlook – and what to do instead. Read her thoughts in full on the Canopy newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/ggcd2xy2 #learningandevelopment #2025planning