Tell "buts" to butt out of the workplace

Good leaders know when to dial up their ego -- or not | practice | Tell "buts" to butt out of the workplace Created for {EMAIL} | [{NAME}]( at [{NAME}]( [For more relevant content - Update Your Profile]( | [Web Version]( May 12, 2023 CONNECT WITH SMARTBRIEF  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [SmartBrief on Leadership]( Innovative Ideas. Ahead of the Curve. [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [SHARE](  [] Leading the Way [] [Good leaders know when to dial up their ego -- or not]( [Good leaders know when to dial up their ego -- or not]( (alexmillos/Getty Images) Leaders can get their ego out of the way by practicing vulnerability, asking questions to learn from others and letting go of feeling the need to always be right, say experts. However, those in marginalized groups should "dial up their ego to navigate workplaces in which they are underestimated, receive microaggressions and experience bias," says Jenny Garrett, OBE, a career coach, leadership trainer, speaker and author. Full Story: [Forbes (tiered subscription model)]( (5/11) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Put it into practice: [Leaders with strong egos](, such as Elon Musk or JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, are often revered as good leaders, but leadership expert Marianna Zangrillo notes the dark side of egotism: "When leaders can't share the spotlight to let others shine, this dark side of ego has a toxic effect on others and may cause leaders to fail." [] SmartBrief on Leadership [] [Tell "buts" to butt out of the workplace]( [Tell "buts" to butt out of the workplace]( "Ted Lasso" star Jason Sudeikis (Kayla Oaddams/WireImage/Getty Images) TV character Ted Lasso recently told his soccer team to "hush their butts," but workplace growth and development consultant Julie Winkle Giulioni heard it as "buts" because of the proliferation of the qualifier in office conversations. Winkle Giulioni explains how to rein in inaction that follows "buts" and respond in ways that "hush the negativity." Full Story: [SmartBrief/Leadership]( (5/11) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Put it into practice: Don't let "buts" lie; ask the person to tease out an alternative or solution to erase the concern,[Winkle Giulioni suggests](. Anticipating "buts" and letting colleagues know that discussions are welcome are among other ways to counteract the negativity. [] [Read more]( from Julie Winkle Giulioni on SmartBrief on Leadership [] Smarter Communication [] [How today's companies can improve leadership]( Employees have loudly expressed their workplace dissatisfaction since the pandemic, and leaders -- via their communication -- have shown whether they're Team Workers or Team Bottom Line, says University College of London management professor Anthony Klotz, who coined the term "Great Resignation." Tiffany Kelly, CEO of fitness content startup Curastory, says telling the truth from the start is key to gaining workers' trust, while Leon Ford, a founder of The Hear Foundation, says listening before talking is a smart course of action. Full Story: [CNBC]( (5/9) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Put it into practice: Spend time in the trenches with workers to get their perspectives and let them know you're open to talking, [Kelly says](, and be transparent about facts behind decisions employees may not have liked. 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SmartBrief on Leadership Editor Candace Chellew will lead a discussion with a panel of experts on how to: - Maintain high employee morale and performance - Maximize your in-house talent to fill job needs - Manage tough decisions and conversations - Keep leaders engaged in their roles without them burning out - Use technology to support human connection and work outcomes [Register for the webinar](. [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] About The Editor [] Candace Chellew Candace Chellew Candace Chellew [Ted Lasso]( is one of the finest examples of [how a leader can either deploy or reel in their ego](. In one episode, where "[Led Tasso](" appeared, Lasso showed the team how a leader, consumed with egotism, acts. He spent an afternoon yelling at them, berating them and generally showing what leaders are like when they think they're the smartest ones in the room (or on the pitch). In other instances, Lasso leads without a hint of ego, even refusing to attack his former kit man turned assistant coach, Nate Shelley, after Shelley moved on to coach an opposing team and publicly berated Lasso. What seems to make Lasso universally loved -- even by Shelley -- is his unassuming nature and his talent for creating connection and community. What's your favorite leadership lesson from Ted Lasso? [Share it with me](mailto:candace.chellew@futurenet.com)! If this newsletter helps you, please tell your colleagues, friends or anyone who can benefit. Forward them this email, or [send this link](. What topics do you see in your daily work that I should know about? Do you have praise? Criticism? [Drop me a note](mailto:candace.chellew@futurenet.com). And don't forget to send me photos of your pets, your office and where you spend your time off. 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