Episode 104

104. Leading with Clarity to Chart the Course of Expectations

Imagine your team as adventurers embarking on a journey, with you as the captain charting the course. Today's episode is all about mastering the art of setting and managing clear expectations for your team. We'll dive into the crucial skills essential for both personal and business success. We'll cover it all, from general to detailed performance and outcome-based expectations.

Managers often nail performance goals but shy away from career development talks. But these conversations are vital and managing them proactively can help provide everyone with some much-needed clarity. To help you avoid pitfalls, we'll explore some common mistakes and I'll guide you on prioritizing what matters most, to help your team stay focused amidst the noise. We'll also discuss recognizing wins, catering expectations and goals to individual team members, and utilizing practical tools for setting and managing expectations effectively.

So whether you're a seasoned pro or a newbie boss, this episode is your roadmap to mastering expectations, for the benefit of both your team members and your business success. Tune in for actionable tips and let's boss it up together!

What you'll hear in this episode:

[1:50] Clear expectations are fundamental pillars for individual growth and business success

[2:20] Types of expectations

[6:05] Importance of proactively managing communication about compensation and career expectations

[8:35] What happens when you don't set up and manage expectations well?

[10:25] How to set expectations

[13:30] Common mistakes that managers make

[15:55] Practical tips to support setting and managing expectations

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