5 Action Prompts You Can Use Today
Stop worrying about things you can’t do. Focus on action.
5 action prompts:
#1. Instill hope.
Focus on making progress today. Ask a team member, “What can you complete this afternoon?” Follow up by asking, “What needs to be true for you to get that done?” Celebrate when they’re done.
Progress instills hope.
#2. Fuel boldness.
Use past successes to bolster self-confidence. Ask a team member, “What role did boldness play in past achievements?”
Success fuels boldness.
#3. Inspire meaning.
Express gratitude for a person’s positive impact. It’s easy to appreciate results. What is the impact on others when a team member uses their strengths?
Impact inspires meaning.
#4. Strengthen connection.
Let someone know they matter. Ask a team member to share their perspective on an issue you’re working to resolve.
Contribution strengthens connection.
#5. Improve teamwork.
At your next meeting, ask each team member to point out a strength of the person to their right. (This assumes they have been working together awhile.)
Respect improves teamwork.
What leadership prompt can you add to the list?
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