In this episode of ICommunicate, Robert Bush, a Sales Leader from Connection, once again joins Mark Altman to discuss critical steps to be self-aware of heading into habit change conversations and how to get people comfortable sharing their truth about where they need help.

Segment 1:

Integrating learning and development training into our workplace culture is much easier said than done. How can we educate people about the importance of self-reflection and evolving from their mistakes? How can we make time in the day for learning and development, and how can we sustain a positive attitude towards it?

Segment 2:

Developing the skill set to self-reflect and accurately identify your strengths and weaknesses is a challenge in and of itself, let alone teaching someone else how to do it. As leaders, how can we identify trends in our employee’s behaviors that need to be addressed? When should we intervene and talk about habit change with them, and how can we facilitate change?

Segment 3:

As leaders, we understand that one of the most difficult challenges that comes with leading our teams is maintaining a positive outlook. How can we maintain a positive attitude without feeling as though we have to fake it? How can we adjust our mindset to look at difficulties as a metric of improvement rather than a hindrance?

Segment 4:

The unfortunate truth regarding conversations around habit change is that there’s not a single, sure-fire solution -- some people may be more resistant to change or admitting their faults than others. How can we prepare for these conversations, ensuring that our approach derives from a place of humility rather than authority? How can we adjust our mindset so that we have a proactive outlook on work/life, and how can we make that attitude contagious?