engaged Archives - Jeff Nischwitz

Communication and Commitment

March 13, 2019 Leave a Comment

CWhen it comes to communication as leaders and team members, we have six different ways of “communicating” about things we want to do or accomplish, but only one of these choices is a clear commitment that invokes personal integrity and accountability. This is also true when it comes to personal […]

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Five Keys for Great Meetings, Part 3: Problem Solving

February 12, 2019 Leave a Comment

This week I’m continuing with the five-part series on creating more engaging, meaningful, effective and impactful meetings through these five keys: 1. Start and Finish on Time 2. Be Clear on the Question (or Agenda) 3. Don’t Solve Problems (other than the problem that’s the focus of the meeting) 4. Finish with “What Did […]

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The Magic of Questions

October 25, 2018 Leave a Comment

I love questions. I believe in the power of questions. Questions are the path to growth. Questions are the leader’s tool of choice. Questions are the secret sauce. If you think I’m biased towards questions, you’re right! I’ve personally witnessed the power and magic of questions for myself, with my […]

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Most Powerful Words

September 25, 2018 Leave a Comment

During a recent personal retreat, I heard a speaker share several examples of powerful and empowering words – what he called the most powerful words– and over the past month I’ve added on to this list. Most important, I’ve started to realize that using these words with our team members […]

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