melisa waters

Living and working in the great cities of the world | Melbourne | Hong Kong | Mumbai |New York | Paris

[melisa waters @melisawaters67]

“The vast majority of us show up ready to work, but there’s a huge difference between logging a lot of hours and actually feeling like we’ve accomplished anything”. https://t.co/mT0OpP1rmK

[melisa waters @melisawaters67]

“Have a strong opening. Engage the audience with something that grabs their attention and pulls them away from any distractions or whatever they were thinking about before your presentation.”
#strongopening #memorablestories #emotionalconnection https://t.co/6mjY0t8Gee

[melisa waters @melisawaters67]

“What leaders say and do makes up to a 70% difference as to whether an individual reports feeling included.”
#awareness #humility #commitment #curiosity #culturalintelligence #collaboration https://t.co/68swWygHcV

[melisa waters @melisawaters67]

“If you're not confident enough to elevate those around you, then maybe leadership is not for you.”
#humilty #leadershipmatters #listen #positivereinforcement https://t.co/FoOLHeR8MP

[melisa waters @melisawaters67]

“Community creates belonging. And belonging can motivate members to elevate their performance and dedication to what they care about most.”
#belonging #inclusion #everyonematters #purpose #newideas https://t.co/Gy8pTsWejY

[melisa waters @melisawaters67]

“The reality is, question-asking only becomes more important as you climb the leadership ranks.”

Some really good situational questions in this article
#askmore #listenmore #humbleleadership #leaderascoach #leadershipinaction https://t.co/2g8av7nHWe

[melisa waters @melisawaters67]

“An effective manager-as-coach asks questions instead of providing answers, supports employees instead of judging them, and facilitates their development instead of dictating what has to be done.” https://t.co/itjVnahIQn

[melisa waters @melisawaters67]

Leadership is often hard, but working to avoid having these things said about your style is a good thingt https://t.co/TRIAFdApST

[melisa waters @melisawaters67]

“Those who were asked to give advice gave more critical and actionable input. Advice-givers gave comments on 34 percent more areas of improvement and 56 percent more ways to improve.”
#culture #cultureinaction #hr #teamwork https://t.co/Lu70xHYmeV

[melisa waters @melisawaters67]

“It should be no surprise that "work about work"-- checking email, searching for information, sitting in unproductive meetings-- consumes about 60% of our time.”
#dowhatmatters #berelevant #sayno #purpose #dontjustdostuff #leadershipmatters #culture #hr https://t.co/VQjXuCtNMF

[melisa waters @melisawaters67]

“It is the human parts of work that need attention right now, and when we improve people's feeling of belonging, their ability to grow, and their sense of safety and trust, all our decisions work better.”
#hr #human #work #leadership #people #employees https://t.co/xlv3r1Gtxf

[melisa waters @melisawaters67]

“The data doesn’t lie: working long hours isn’t helpful. Investing in 1:1 meetings with your team, and developing broad networks, is key to being a better leader” #leadershipmatters #culture #culturechange #peoplematter #hr https://t.co/LRrpTOAEOk

[melisa waters @melisawaters67]

“Focus on actions that the company take to show respect for employees’ time, environment, thoughts, contributions, and effort.”
#culture #cultureination #actionsmatter #littlethingscount https://t.co/GczufZWzEb

[melisa waters @melisawaters67]

“It’s often hard to be succinct in our written communication, but the impact can be enormous when we say things clearly, simply and plainly”
#saywhatmatters #everydaylanguage #transparency #tothepoint #impact #relevance #clarity https://t.co/FbmBM8E9wF

[melisa waters @melisawaters67]

“The average worker spends approximately 22 years of their 45-year career in meetings.”
Hits the nail on the head and is relatable. Some of the proposed solutions are worthy of a look also.
#culturechange #dowhatisrelevant #createimpact #workwithpurpose https://t.co/RmKWJgePn4

[melisa waters @melisawaters67]

“It’s 80% listening to the people you are speaking with, and 20% speaking"
#listenmore #speakless #relationshipsmatter #leadership #culturechange https://t.co/5Xa9R9qSCi

[melisa waters @melisawaters67]

“For tough conversations it's far more important to listen, reflect, and observe. The more you listen, the more likely it is that they will.”

#listeningmatters #authenticity #leadership #feedback #culture #hrinaction https://t.co/yd36eeGf3R

[melisa waters @melisawaters67]

“If you are fortunate enough to have one-on-one with colleagues, seize that opportunity. Ask questions that make talking openly about your hopes, fears and ideas the new normal.”
Excellent questions for leaders, teams and colleagues #listenmore #talkless https://t.co/TuYTZetd0s

[melisa waters @melisawaters67]

“Employees don't want to be managed. They want to know they have a leader who will come alongside them, partner with them and help them succeed."
#leadershipmatters #values #relationships #culture #culturechange #hrinaction https://t.co/JIbJjGaqNr

[melisa waters @melisawaters67]

“Research shows our well-being rests squarely on our connection to others.”
#belonging #inclusionmatters #connections #valueothers #culture #leadership https://t.co/qCDtmdLseX