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The latest Global State of the Workplace Report by Gallup came out, and they're reporting lower levels of engagement worldwide. One thing that helps? Meaningful feedback. And one key part of that? Future focused feedback. Plus: you can now download your own copy of the Make Feedback meaningful zine! . Resources mentioned in this episode: Free download: https://maven.com/p/e36395/make-feedback-meaningful-print-fold-zine -- Watch the video tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=te2lJzYc954 -- Read the Gallup State of the Global Workplace 2026 report: https://www.gallup.com/workplace/349484/state-of-the-global-workplace.aspx -- Read the study on Future Focused Feedback: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0234444 . . . After the Episode Strengthen your communication skills and strategic thinking: ⁠⁠https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategies⁠⁠ ~ Learn how to say No, without feeling bad: ⁠https://maven.com/kimnicol/the-gentle-no⁠ ~ Follow me on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/⁠⁠ ~ Get in touch to discuss private coaching: ⁠https://kimnicol.com/⁠

This week, take a breath and savor the wins. There will always be more work to be done. And even when things are going well, it can feel scary -- the feeling that there's more to lose, or that you'll let people down, can increase in the best of times. So make an intentional practice: savor the wins, whether they are small or clearly visible for all to see. . . Is there a topic you'd like to see covered in an upcoming episode? Leave a note below! Or send me a message on LinkedIn. . . . After the Episode Strengthen your communication skills and strategic thinking: ⁠⁠https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategies⁠⁠ ~ Develop your skills at saying No, without feeling bad: ⁠https://maven.com/kimnicol/the-gentle-no⁠ ~ Follow me on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/⁠⁠ ~ Get in touch to discuss private coaching: ⁠https://kimnicol.com/⁠

Being a manager isn't glamorous. If things are feeling heavy, like you're stuck in a thankless grind, have a listen. . . . After the Episode Join the upcoming class of Communication Strategies for Managers: ⁠⁠https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategies⁠⁠ ~ Develop your skills at saying No, without feeling bad: ⁠https://maven.com/kimnicol/the-gentle-no⁠ ~ Find me on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/⁠⁠ ~ Get in touch to discuss private coaching: ⁠https://kimnicol.com/⁠

Today I share my biggest take-away from attending Transform. Plus, a reminder that you're human, you work with humans, and there's a lot going on. . . . After the Episode Develop your skills at saying No, without feeling bad: https://maven.com/kimnicol/the-gentle-no ~ Strengthen the basics, and level up your leadership skills with Communication Strategies for Managers: ⁠https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategies⁠ ~ Find me on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/⁠⁠ ~ Get in touch to discuss private coaching: ⁠https://kimnicol.com/⁠

In this week's episode we explore three interwoven themes: How to refill your cup when you feel exhausted,Where to find inspiration, and Making feedback meaningful. I make a commitment to share the zine I made. But in the meantime, check out Julia's zine: Help! I have a manager! https://wizardzines.com/zines/manager/ . . . After the Episode Develop your skills at saying No, without feeling bad: https://maven.com/kimnicol/the-gentle-no ~ Enroll in Communication Strategies for Managers: ⁠https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategies⁠ ~ Follow me on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/⁠⁠ ~ Get in touch to discuss private coaching: ⁠https://kimnicol.com/⁠

This originally aired in Aug. 2024 as Episode 182, Being a Hard Worker and Saying No. As you listen, notice for yourself: What's changed? What's new? What have you let go of? Choosing that state of Beginner's Mind, where you don't need to have all the answers, will keep you adaptive, curious, and ready to learn. And that includes: learning how (and when!) to say No. . . . After the Episode Develop your skills at saying No, without feeling bad: https://maven.com/kimnicol/the-gentle-no ~ Strengthen your foundational manager skills: ⁠https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategies⁠ ~ Follow me on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/⁠⁠ ~ Get in touch to discuss private coaching: ⁠https://kimnicol.com/⁠

If you've been praised and rewarded for saying YES all the time, it can feel really uncomfortable to start saying NO. But part of your job as a manager and leader is to say No. Start seeing NO as a skill to learn, rather than a discomfort to avoid. . . . After the Episode Develop your skills at saying No, without feeling bad: https://maven.com/kimnicol/the-gentle-no ~ Enroll in Communication Strategies for Managers: ⁠https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategies⁠ ~ Follow me on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/⁠⁠ ~ Get in touch to discuss private coaching: ⁠https://kimnicol.com/⁠

Lessons learned about confidence from weight training. Create it somewhere outside of work -- get the feeling experience of it in your body. Then bring it with you into wherever you need it. . . . After the Episode Enrollment is open for March and April: ⁠https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategies⁠ ~ New course: The Gentle No https://maven.com/kimnicol/the-gentle-no ~ Follow me on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/⁠⁠ ~ Get in touch to discuss private coaching: ⁠https://kimnicol.com/⁠

Your voice -- literally, the sound you create through your physical body -- has more power than you may realize. Communication is not just about the words you use, but the way you use sound (and silence) can convey your message and influence how others receive (and perceive!) you. . . . After the Episode Enrollment is open for March and April! For a limited time, use promo code SPRING10 and save 10% off the registration fee: ⁠https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategies⁠ ~ Follow me on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/⁠⁠ ~ Get in touch to discuss private coaching: ⁠https://kimnicol.com/⁠

At some point your career, you (or someone on your team) will make a mistake. There will also come a time when you find yourself on the receiving end of someone else's mistake. The important thing in both cases is how you choose to handle it. How will you treat people -- how will you communicate? Listen to the story behind why this is top of mind, and what you can do when you find yourself in a similar situation. . . . After the Episode Enrollment is open for March and April! For a limited time, use promo code SPRING10 and save 10% off the registration fee: ⁠https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategies⁠ ~ Get in touch to discuss private coaching: ⁠https://kimnicol.com/⁠ ~ Connect on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/⁠

When you're an IC, your focus is on execution. But as you rise to manager and leader, this must shift. Three things managers and leaders focus on, instead of trying to be the best at executing tasks: Making decisions.Building relationships.Creating a vision -- and communicating it so that others can see how they fit into it.. . . After the Episode Enrollment is open for March and April! For a limited time, use promo code SPRING10 and save 10% off the registration fee: ⁠https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategies⁠ ~ Get in touch to discuss private coaching: ⁠https://kimnicol.com/⁠ ~ Connect on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/⁠

Leadership can feel heavy. I've found that most of the time when people talk about wanting to feel more confident, they really mean they want to feel more certain. They want to know that they're making decisions that will lead to best outcomes, and ensure success. This episode explores two sources of confidence: External and Internal. Learn to recognize and work with both, and you'll have an easier time finding authentic confidence when you need it most. . . . After the Episode Enrollment is open for March and April: ⁠https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategies⁠ ~ Get in touch to discuss private coaching: ⁠https://kimnicol.com/⁠ ~ Connect on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/⁠

Being direct is a great tool to have in your communications toolbox. Whether you're using it effectively will have a lot to do on other factors, like: context, power, relationship, and goals. In this episode we'll explore how (and why!) to be more direct. You'll also get some suggestions for what to do if you find that your direct approach is not always well received. . . . After the Episode Join the next class! Communication Strategies for Managers: ⁠https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategies⁠ ~ Get in touch to discuss private coaching, team workshops or off-sites: ⁠https://kimnicol.com/⁠ ~ Connect on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/⁠

There are five aspects of trauma-informed care that make good sense for the workplace: Safety / Psychological SafetyTrustworthinessChoice / AutonomyCollaborationEmpowerment / Motivation + EngagementPeople are human. The experiences we have in life shape how we perceive risk, make decisions, communicate, and work with others. Learning a bit about trauma-informed care makes it easier to bring out the best in yourself -- and the people you work with. . . . After the Episode Become a more calm, confident leader by honing your communication skills and strategic thinking: ⁠https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategies⁠ ~ Get in touch to discuss private coaching, team workshops or off-sites: ⁠https://kimnicol.com/⁠ ~ Connect on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/⁠

When I was first promoted to a manager role, I thought that maybe there would be meetings with other people managers where we discussed how to be good managers, and address challenges in doing the job. Nope! I began to realize that everyone was just figuring it out along the way. Three things to keep in mind as you start the year: Everyone is making it up as they go.Be observant. Pay attention and learn from the people around you.Be kind and compassionate with yourself. This is not an easy job. There's a lot of new things to learn when it comes to leadership and managing humans.. . . After the Episode Enroll now to strengthen your communication skills and strategic thinking: ⁠https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategies⁠ ~ Get in touch to discuss private coaching, team workshops or off-sites: ⁠https://kimnicol.com/⁠ ~ Connect on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/⁠