Vacuums come with a user guide, but why don’t people?
“How do I manage up?” is one of the most frequent questions I hear from people. In other words, “how can I lead when I’m not in a position of leadership?” Everyone knows that they need to “manage up”, but very few people are sure how to go about it.
In this week’s video, I share an incredibly tangible and practical tool to help teams work better together, and that is…
Write them a user guide. Yes. A user guide to Darryl. Or Gretchen. Or José. Or whatever your name is. I have one. It’s a five-page document literally called User Guide to Working with Chad. If you check out today’s video, you’ll see it!
Like the idea? 👍
Let me know in the comments of the video? 💬
Toward real connection—online and off,
CHAD LITTLEFIELD
Creator of the Connection Toolkit
Co-Founder at We and Me
PS – Hungry for fresh ideas to spark “connection before content” and revitalize your meetings, trainings, and events?
Our new Connection Before Content Masterclass will give you 9+ extremely practical exercises and countless leadership tips for how to run them effectively. It’s perfect for leaders, educators, facilitators, or anybody organizing an event—online or off. The masterclass has the depth of a personalized, 1-to-1 coaching or mentoring experience with me—but without the expense.
PPS – Do you want a few more ideas for how to build trust within your team? Check out either of the two videos below to spark some ideas.
