Fair promotions, well-matched managers and fewer meetings. Inc. columnist, author and friend of the show, Jeff Haden returns to share three things you, as a leader must do in 2023 to set your team – and the business as a whole – up for success.
03:30 Catch up, meet Jeff and hear about what he’s been up to (like the Arabian Business Awards!).
05:30 The promotion process, a recent study and what to focus on. Jeff explains the study – employees want effective and fair promotions – whether they were the ones promoted or not.
08:30 The key to making fair and effective promotions? Ask: “What is it this job does?”
12:30 Don’t put a timeline on promotions. Who owns this conversation? Brandon and Jeff discuss giving feedback in the moment. “If anything’s a surprise in the annual review, that’s the leader’s fault.” – Jeff
18:00 Jeff shares what to look for in a manager, both in-person and virtual. Think about the nature of the team.
21:30 “The most forgotten superpower is being nice…[Mark Cuban] But – nice should come with a level of effectiveness.” – Jeff Haden
25:00 Meetings! Why we don’t like ‘em… and how they make us less smart!
29:00 Could vs. Should. Jeff explains the difference based on a recent study.
35:30 Like Hack: Jeff meets Mark Cuban. Key takeaway? “Be nice! It only takes a few moments to stop by someone’s desk to say “you did a really good job on ‘x’. And it means the world to them!”
Show Resources:
- Check out Jeff’s book, “The Motivation Myth” and his Inc. articles.
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- Connect with Brandon on LinkedIn.
Therapist, professor, consultant and radio host, Brandon Smith brings an upbeat, witty approach to the challenges of workplace health and dysfunction. 
