Phyllis Sarkaria

Leadership coach.....I help senior business leaders and their teams deliver extraordinary results.

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Character is much more than ethical behavior. The foundation of character is manifest in judgment: "situationally aware, cognitively complex, analytical, decisive, critical thinker, intuitive, insightful, pragmatic, adaptable."

Each dimension of charact…https://t.co/2EfCQYZ1IF

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Buzz and Fizz are not just for coaches. Leaders can use "unbounded curiosity" and a willingness to laugh at ourselves to increase connection and engagement.
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You may think of yourself as a very appreciative person but how regularly do you express your appreciative thoughts? Most of us don't. I've been told that we tend to share only 1 in 30 positive reactions. Yet, "managers who are rat…https://t.co/MaXwWlpevY https://t.co/zsoufW8Bqt

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Just in case you missed my earlier post on Frank Flynn and Chelsea Lide's recent research, it bears repeating (somewhat like the value of overcommunicating important information to your team). Their advice?

"Ask employees about th…https://t.co/FEQ8IwOhMT https://t.co/E5ruKyaW6L

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If there's one thing we can be certain of, it's that more uncertainty and change is coming in 2023. Yet uncertainty breeds discomfort. So how do you stop fighting the unknown and ride the wave?

Mental agility helps. Prepare for c…https://t.co/fBVrGpWCjP https://t.co/VJwKDqzFa0

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Curiosity may be the most important trait a leader can cultivate and exhibit. If you don't think curiosity matters (or you think you're too busy to be curious), consider how often leaders and organizations are caught off guard or l…https://t.co/djWU5JyctZ https://t.co/t399FgaPpA

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I'm looking forward to sharing some of the insights from Courageous Clarity with Mentessa - Where the future works (and friends!) on October 20th. The ability to create meaningful connections benefits leaders at all levels and their organizations. If you'…https://t.co/InN3e0em9L

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#selfawareness has been long been recognized as a key trait of highly effective leaders. Knowing how you impact those around you is one aspect of self-awareness, as is reflecting on your own beliefs and actions to better understand why you do the things y…https://t.co/9YPoA2hK67

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"There isn’t one right way to listen all the time." Awareness of your default listening skills can help you more intentionally shift to accommodate the person you want to communicate with. 

Thoughtfully considering what the other person wants from you ma…https://t.co/aB02EQ7KKl

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When we go hyper-rational, we lose touch with empathy. Yet a habit of empathy in both communication and action leads to better listening and greater understanding of the challenges that need to be addressed. These are important ski…https://t.co/MyPVt1R55j https://t.co/0bDvcSmVCQ

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"... a lot of us tend to read the meeting room, the coffee shop or the bar with our friends, and let the social temperature dictate the energy that we bring to that situation. Without thinking about it, we tend to match the mood we…https://t.co/V2jOZ15FLr https://t.co/i5F4DGugAg

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High performance teams don't leave relationships to chance. The title kind of says it all, no? But knowing that doesn't necessarily mean you have prioritized the care and feeding of connections within your team. Here are some reaso…https://t.co/8EkNQOoe6F https://t.co/0YUTkMo2tz

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What's your dream vacation? South America sounds great, returning to Argentina and visiting Chile for the first time. #ShareYourDream #sweepstakes

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It seems that every leader I speak with these days finds some level of challenge with the continuing evolution of perspectives on fully in the office, remote, or hybrid work. There are potential benefits to each approach and every organization must weigh…https://t.co/uPZehtnXD8

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It seems that every leader I speak with these days finds some level of challenge with the continuing evolution of perspectives on fully in the office, remote, or hybrid work. There are potential benefits to each approach and every organization must weigh…https://t.co/Wh1HnSAeyh

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Empathy matters, yet compassion can do more to improve quality of relationships and level of productivity. Which would you rather work for, an empathetic or compassionate boss? Which would you rather BE for your team?
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As a leader, are you interested in knowing more about what's going on in your organization? Maybe you are looking for additional ways to engage team members. Open, curious questions can help you do just that, and this article inclu…https://t.co/ANOWLMPloV https://t.co/RVRVqEUcts

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The power and importance of listening is a consistent theme in my writing and speaking. Good listening is a key aspect of communication and often leaders spend so much time talking that they miss things they need to know.

At the…https://t.co/9oUPFxIW57 https://t.co/63fNgwNU9U

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How often do we - as members of organizations - allow norms that reward bad behavior, simply because we believe others are okay with the behavior and/or respect the person who is domineering, abusive, or otherwise toxic?

That it…https://t.co/9TD7VcCV87 https://t.co/4g2rSIasPC

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Sharing insights from Courageous Clarity today at the San Francisco HR Star conference. See you there?
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