February 26, 2021

Good people leave bad managers. It doesn't have to be that way...

February 26, 2021/ Halelly Azulay

Good people leave bad managers - Halelly Azulay of TalentGrow on leadership development

Heard the saying, "good people leave bad managers?" Well, it's true. But it doesn't have to be that way - often, "bad managers" just haven't had the opportunity to develop their leadership skills. At TalentGrow LLC, we're on a mission to develop leaders that people actually want to follow and help fast growing organizations create a strategic approach to leadership development. That way, you have less "bad managers" and you can keep those good people and your great managers, longer!

July 24, 2018

Nurture your naysayers: How to lead people who resist your leadership [vlog]

July 24, 2018/ Halelly Azulay

They don’t want to follow. They resist. What should you do with those naysayers?
In this short video blog (vlog), which I'm cross-posting as an 'Ask Halelly' podcast episode, I answer this question:

“How Should I Lead People Who Don't Want To Follow?”

My answer might surprise you:

Could you... thank them?

May 08, 2018

Halelly's 5A Formula for saying no without making enemies

May 08, 2018/ Halelly Azulay

[Note: if you like to listen to learn, this post is also a podcast episode. Listen to it on episode 87!]

If you have a tendency to say Yes too much (we discussed why you shouldn’t in episode 82 of the TalentGrow Show podcast), or have a hard time saying No to requests from your boss, co-workers, employees, clients, or even in your personal life, then this blog post is for you.

Read on to learn some of the typical reasons we are reluctant to say No, some totally legitimate reasons why you should be saying No, and how to do it in a way that protects your time, independence, integrity, and your relationships and trust using my 5A Formula for Saying No.

December 19, 2017

The Top 10 Most Popular TalentGrow Blog Posts in 2017 (and a change for 2018)

December 19, 2017/ Halelly Azulay

As we stare down the last days of 2017, let’s stroll down memory lane and look back at some of the popular content I’ve already created on the TalentGrow blog. According to my website traffic statistics, what were the top 10 most visited blog posts in 2017?

Drumroll please….

Plus, an announcement about what will change in 2018. Check it out!

October 17, 2017

Don’t serve a feedback sandwich: how to give constructive feedback in a more palatable way

October 17, 2017/ Halelly Azulay

Have you heard of the “feedback sandwich” or “compliment sandwich” approach?

This is feedback-giving advice that some people still dole out. And some people still practice.

And I hope (very much!) that after reading this post, you will not use it, ever again.

In this blog post, I’ll first describe what the feedback sandwich is, and why its proponents think it’s a good idea. I’ll then describe what’s wrong with it and what to do instead.

September 05, 2017

Don't make this nonverbal communication mistake [vlog]

September 05, 2017/ Halelly Azulay

Nonverbal communication is absolutely critical to successful interactions when there's any potential for misunderstanding. But as I explain in the short vlog, there’s still a possibility of miscommunication even when you include the nonverbal. I share a personal (painful) story about a time when I learned this the hard way. (And why is there a knife in this video?…). So please watch, enjoy, and learn about how to avoid this nonverbal communication mistake.

May 16, 2017

Make more “Me too!” moments

May 16, 2017/ Halelly Azulay

In this blog post, I explain what a "Me too!" moment is, and how we all experience them.

They happen naturally, frequently, and it’s a good thing – it helps us build bonds with others and have more positive interactions that lead to more trusting relationships.

But furthermore, when we recognize how and why this happens, we can actually also have more input into when and how often it does. Read more about it!

March 07, 2017

Tame your advice monster: leadership tips from two expert coach guests as heard on the TalentGrow Show podcast

March 07, 2017/ Halelly Azulay

Humans in general, and especially leaders, we love to teach others.

We love to tell others what they should do.

We enjoy giving advice.

So if somebody comes to us and says, “I’m struggling with this or I don’t know how to do that,” we feel so much pressure to solve their problem for them. To be smart. To have all the answers.

Two world-leading coaching experts, Michael Bungay Stanier and Dr. Marcia Reynolds, agree it’s a mistake many leaders make. In this blog post, I share their advice (oh, the irony!) as given on my leadership podcast, the TalentGrow Show, on why leaders should stop doling out so much advice and what to do instead.

February 07, 2017

Developing leadership skills outside classroom by Halelly Azulay

February 07, 2017/ Halelly Azulay

Developing leadership skills (and any other skills) does not need to happen only in the classroom (be it in person or online). In fact, there are many different ways that anyone can upgrade their leadership skills. In this short video, leadership development strategist and CEO of TalentGrow, Halelly Azulay, describes three methods that can help you build up your leadership skills outside the classroom and with no budget. Leave a comment below about your reactions, or ideas about other ways to develop leadership skills. And read more ways to develop skills in creative, non-training ways in Halelly's book, Employee Development on a Shoestring, available at Amazon and everywhere books are sold.

February 01, 2017

The TalentGrow Show podcast is now part of C-Suite Radio

February 01, 2017/ Halelly Azulay

PRESS RELEASE: THE TALENTGROW SHOW PODCAST HAS BEEN SELECTED AS A SHOWCASE SHOW ON C-SUITE RADIO

Los Angeles, CA, February 1, 2017: The TalentGrow Show podcast has been selected on C-Suite Radio, the premier source for the world’s leading business podcasts for c-suite leaders, business executives, and entrepreneurs.

December 06, 2016

How leaders can create a culture of candor and upward feedback: advice from 3 TalentGrow Show podcast guests

December 06, 2016/ Halelly Azulay

The topic of feedback comes up in many of my conversations with my own clients, and it has also been a topic of conversation on my podcast, the TalentGrow Show. We frequently talk about how to give feedback, but are you also encouraging upward feedback from those whom you lead and manage? In this blog post, three podcast guests share some concerns about why you might not be getting all the feedback you need and actionable advice for changing that reality to ensure you are preventing blind-spots and creating a culture of candor and upward feedback.

October 18, 2016

5 Lessons on being a creative leader from three TalentGrow Show podcast guests

October 18, 2016/ Halelly Azulay

This past weekend I attended a professional development workshop centered around being a more creative facilitator, led by my friend and colleague and creativity-in-business expert, Michelle James of the Center for Creative Emergence. It was a great opportunity to gain new ideas, insights, and techniques I can use. But even more than that – it reminded me of some of the important lessons I’ve learned from my podcast guests (including Michelle) about why and how leaders should focus on bringing more creativity to their own ‘game’ as well as encourage and nurture it in their teams. Here’s a review those lessons for your reading convenience!

September 20, 2016

[Vlog]: 10 conversations every leader should have with every employee

September 20, 2016/ Halelly Azulay

Being a leader and a people manager is demanding work. Many leaders make the mistake of not building a habit of having regular intentional conversations with the people they lead. Some because they don't have time. Others because they don't know how. Or what about. In this video blog ("vlog"), I break down ten types of conversations every leader should be having on a regular basis with every employee, throughout the year. It will demystify this practice and make it much easier to incorporate into your busy schedule, so please watch, take notes, and most importantly, take action!

July 05, 2016

'Be yourself' or 'Fake it till you make it'? How to straddle the leadership advice debate

July 05, 2016/ Halelly Azulay

Leadership development advice can be confusing and full of paradoxes. It’s really not very easy to be a good leader. In this blog post, Halelly shares a personal story and an epiphany she had during a team building experience that helped her know what NOT to do as a leader, and describes a recent debate among leadership gurus Adam Grant and Brené Brown about whether 'Be Yourself' is good advice. Chime in and share where you stand on this matter!

May 17, 2016

4 common listening sins to avoid (if you want to build or strengthen your work and personal relationships)

May 17, 2016/ Halelly Azulay

I’m going to describe the four common listening sins to you, but first, a challenge:

Is there a chance that maybe, just maybe, you do this too?

If you’re being honest with yourself, your answer should be “Yes.” Because we all commit these listening sins from time to time.

Here are the four common listening sins -- do you recognize them?

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