065: Behavior Focused Managing
Release Date: 01/16/2025
067: Leading the Culture: Communicating What You Want to Build
Leadership Sandbox: Strategies to Uplevel Workplace Communication, Team Collaboration, and Your Corporate Culture
In this enlightening episode of the Leadership Sandbox, Tammy Bond explores the critical role of intentional communication in shaping workplace culture. Are you leading with purpose, or is your culture forming by default? Tammy highlights the importance of proactive communication and provides actionable strategies to cultivate a positive, engaging, and effective organizational culture. Key Insights: Intentional vs. Default Culture: Culture is either formed intentionally by leaders or allowed to develop by default. The choice is yours! The Role of Effective Communication: Effective...
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066: When Resentment is Building in Your Team
Leadership Sandbox: Strategies to Uplevel Workplace Communication, Team Collaboration, and Your Corporate Culture
In this powerful episode of the Leadership Sandbox, Tammy J. Bond tackles the critical issue of resentment building within teams. Resentment is often a silent but destructive force that can severely impact your team's dynamics and productivity. With staggering statistics highlighting the cost of unresolved conflict, Tammy provides insights and actionable strategies to address and prevent resentment before it festers. Key Insights: [1:25] The Hidden Costs of Resentment: Teams with unresolved resentment can see productivity decrease by up to 70%. Are you prepared to lose that much? [06:45]...
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065: Behavior Focused Managing
Leadership Sandbox: Strategies to Uplevel Workplace Communication, Team Collaboration, and Your Corporate Culture
In this episode of the Leadership Sandbox podcast, host Tammy Bond dives into the transformative concept of behavior-focused managing. Discover the essential strategies for providing impactful feedback that emphasizes specific actions rather than personal traits. Learn how clarity, collaboration, and consistent follow-up are key to fostering trust and cohesiveness within your team. What You'll Learn: Why behavior-focused managing is critical for effective leadership. The SBI (Situation, Behavior, Impact) framework for delivering clear, actionable feedback. The importance of specificity...
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064: The Silent Assassin: Spotting Toxic Culture Before It Destroys Your Team
Leadership Sandbox: Strategies to Uplevel Workplace Communication, Team Collaboration, and Your Corporate Culture
Have you ever wondered why toxic culture sneaks into workplaces unnoticed until it’s too late? In this episode, Tammy uncovers the subtle signs of workplace toxicity that often go undetected by leaders. From disengagement and gossip to communication breakdowns, she shares the top warning signs and actionable strategies to address them before they ripple through your team. Learn how to prioritize relationships over metrics, create a culture of transparency, and protect your team from the silent assassin of workplace toxicity. [00:01 - 10:33] Spotting Toxic Culture Warning Signs ...
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063: The Toxic Characters in Your Workplace
Leadership Sandbox: Strategies to Uplevel Workplace Communication, Team Collaboration, and Your Corporate Culture
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062: The Gift of Leadership | Unwrapping Your Greatest Lessons from the Year
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061: Your Relationship Between Ambition and Well-Being for a New Year
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Are you ready to fuel your success while also taking care of your health? In this episode, Tammy explores how to balance ambition and well-being as we head into the new year of 2025. Tammy shares practical tips on setting clear boundaries, celebrating small wins, and defining what true success looks like for you. Are you prepared to lead yourself with intention in 2025? Tune in for actionable strategies that will help you achieve your goals while nurturing your personal well-being! [00:01 - 06:57] Understanding Ambition vs. Well-being Ambition without well-being is like a car without...
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060: Self-Management for Maximum Impact
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In this episode, Tammy discusses essential self-management strategies for achieving maximum impact. She covers how to manage your energy, set effective boundaries, and master your emotions while offering practical tips for maintaining focus and productivity. Tammy also emphasizes the importance of radical accountability in taking ownership of your actions and driving meaningful progress. [00:01 - 10:48] Mastering Energy Management Own Your Power: Protect your energy from drains and focus on refueling. Audit Your Day: Identify energy zappers and reclaim your focus. Build Routines: Use...
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059: Managing Yourself Well: 3 Powerful Strategies for Leaders
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In this episode, Tammy J. Bond dives into the importance of self-leadership for effective leadership. She shares three powerful strategies to help you better manage yourself, improve emotional intelligence, and set boundaries that lead to a healthier, more sustainable work environment. Whether you're leading a team or leading yourself, these strategies can make an immediate impact. Tammy walks through how to build radical self-awareness, master emotional regulation, and set non-negotiable boundaries to thrive as a leader. Join the conversation and discover how focusing on your own growth can...
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058: The Power of Gratitude in Leadership.
Leadership Sandbox: Strategies to Uplevel Workplace Communication, Team Collaboration, and Your Corporate Culture
In this episode, Tammy explores the transformative power of gratitude, just in time for Thanksgiving. Gratitude isn’t just a feel-good buzzword; it’s a practice that can shift your mindset, elevate your leadership, and deepen your relationships. Tammy shares heartfelt personal stories, practical tips, and actionable strategies to help you embrace gratitude in your daily life and leadership journey. Whether you're reflecting on the year, navigating challenges, or simply looking to cultivate a sense of abundance, this episode is your guide to unlocking gratitude’s full potential. ...
info_outlineIn this episode of the Leadership Sandbox podcast, host Tammy Bond dives into the transformative concept of behavior-focused managing. Discover the essential strategies for providing impactful feedback that emphasizes specific actions rather than personal traits. Learn how clarity, collaboration, and consistent follow-up are key to fostering trust and cohesiveness within your team.
What You'll Learn:
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Why behavior-focused managing is critical for effective leadership.
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The SBI (Situation, Behavior, Impact) framework for delivering clear, actionable feedback.
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The importance of specificity in feedback to eliminate misunderstandings and drive growth.
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How a solution-oriented approach encourages positive behavior change.
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The necessity of following through to reinforce desired behaviors in your team.
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Strategies for building a culture of trust and safety in the workplace.
Key Takeaways:
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Specific actions drive performance, not personal traits.
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Clarity and authenticity in feedback enhance communication and collaboration.
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Understanding the 'why' behind behaviors leads to improved management and team dynamics.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Behavior-Focused Managing
02:48 The Importance of Specificity in Feedback
06:11 Keys to Effective Behavior-Focused Conversations
09:05 Challenges and Final Thoughts on Behavior Management
Join Tammy as she provides insights that can revolutionize your approach to leadership and performance reviews. By applying these behavior-focused principles, you can enhance your team's dynamics and create a thriving workplace culture.
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