As managers we often get the job of delivering bad news. We have the responsibility of standing in front of the team as a leader. We play the numbers game constantly, running between upper management and our team to keep everyone satisfied. When the numbers are down, it gets stressful.
Heading into a team meeting and saying:
“What’s going on here? Why are all these numbers down? What are each of you doing each day?”
So many times in business we like to play the blame game, quick to point fingers instead of resolving the issues.
As managers it is important to re-pack the problem. Transform the negative numbers into a challenge. Create a new mindset.
Create a new mindset by asking purposeful questions that ignite your team. Give them the power to transform the situation.
Here are some purposeful questions to help you: