Leading with Emotional Intelligence: Hands-On ... - always yours

224 LEADING WITH EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
4. Course Corrections
Course corrections make sure there are no surprises at annual
review time. It ensures that the employee and I are aligned on what is
most important to the company.
These quarterly meetings can have a powerful impact because
my staff members can be aligned, and then you can go into the Business
Units and replicate the process.”
SOME BENEFITS FROM HOLDING REGULAR ONE-ON-ONES
WITH YOUR DIRECT REPORTS
• You demonstrate you care about their development by dedicating
time, your most valuable commodity.
• You truly understand what they are doing as well as what
their key challenges are.
• You value them by observing and highlighting their
strengths.
• You recognize their accomplishments and validate their
efforts.
• You can give and clarify information about where you and
the organization want to go.
• You can coach them about specific “inner battles” or “other
battles” they are having.
• You can teach them about the company and its culture.
• You can have more influence and make more of a contribution
with the organization by helping them be better workers,
managers, and leaders.
• You can prevent crises by helping them think and plan ahead.
• You can teach about your POV and give specific data about
products, customers, bosses, etc.
THE AGENDA AND TIME FRAME: You and your direct reports
should both create the agenda for your one-on-ones to help meet
your needs. To stay abreast of their direct reports, many successful