Sometimes you don't need a complete make-over--just a little tune-up! Try these tips on routine maintenance for your leadership skills and keep things running smoothly.

1. It’s Time for a Tune-Up!
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE TIPS FOR YOUR LEADERSHIP SKILLS

2. Tune-Up Tip #1:
Fine Tune Your Hiring
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When it comes to selection, it’s easy to just focus
on the skills necessary to do the job. Great
managers know that you have to start with
“fit”. Too often, people are hired for their technical
skills and fired for their interpersonal skills. Find
the right person and then teach them the
technical aspects of the job if necessary.
It’s well worth it.

3. Tune-Up Tip #2:
Adjust Your Expectations
Around Accountability
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What message do you send when you talk to
employees about accountability? There are times
when employees will take on less responsibilities
because they fear what will happen if they aren’t
successful. Great managers build an environment
where everything is looked at as a learning
opportunity and not a pass/fail endeavor.

4. Tune-Up Tip #3:
Replace Your Communication Filter
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The longer your air filter sits in the car, the less air
it lets flow through. Now is the time to look at
your communication filter and make sure
information is flowing to your staff. Anyone who
has ever sat in an airport waiting for information
about a delayed flight knows how frustrating it is
to not hear any news. Make sure you are
communicating updates often.

5. Tune-Up Tip #4:
Consider an Upgrade or Accessory
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Training is one of the best ways a manager can
keep her skills sharp. Invest in continuous
learning for your management team. It doesn’t
have to involve sending people away to an
executive MBA program. Often, one E-learning
program like Delegating will improve a critical skill.
Save $10.00 on Delegating eLearning until 6/18/15 at
http://ontargettalent.com/shop/leadership-elearning/delegating-elearning/

6. Tune-Up Tip #5:
Get New Tires
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Management by walking around is still the
best way to get out and see what’s
happening with the work group. In addition,
with the ubiquity of Fitbits and other wearable
fitness technology, it’s a great way to add
some steps to your counter. Unfortunately,
many managers still choose to sit in their
office and only leave when necessary. Take
some time to get out and interact with your
team. They’ll appreciate it.

7. Tune-Up Your Leadership Skills!
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