Spot leadership "deepfakes" with these tips

How a new perspective can transform an old mindset | practice | Spot leadership "deepfakes" with these tips Created for {EMAIL} | [{NAME}]( at [{NAME}]( [For more relevant content - Update Your Profile]( | [Web Version]( September 7, 2023 CONNECT WITH SMARTBRIEF  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [SmartBrief on Leadership]( Innovative Ideas. Ahead of the Curve. [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [SHARE](  [] Leading the Way [] [How a new perspective can transform an old mindset]( [How a new perspective can transform an old mindset]( (Maria Stavreva/Getty Images) Challenging assignments, stinging criticism or conflict with others can result in negative thinking, but taking time to develop a more positive perspective can reveal new opportunities and make us more resilient, writes Gregg Vanourek. "Reframing is a powerful practice that can change the way we see the world and ensure that we're responding intentionally and not reacting automatically (and negatively) to things," Vanourek notes. Full Story: [Gregg Vanourek]( (9/6) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Put it into practice: Vanourek offers several techniques [to reframe negative thoughts and events]( including puzzle framing, Byron Katie's "The Work," and not taking things personally. "Reframing can help us promote gratitude and appreciation, attract new opportunities, strengthen relationships, reduce stress, and manage loss and grief." Discover the Decanter Wine Club Discover the Decanter Wine Club and embark on an exciting wine journey. Indulge in a quarterly subscription of top-scoring, award-winning bottles, handpicked by Europe's leading wine experts and meticulously curated for your enjoyment. [Sign up or gift it]( ADVERTISEMENT [] SmartBrief on Leadership [] [Spot leadership "deepfakes" with these tips]( [Spot leadership "deepfakes" with these tips]( (Boris Zhitkov/Getty Images) Exaggerated leadership experiences or skill sets can be as artificial as veneer on furniture, and dressing them up with PhotoShop, deepfake technology or generative AI merely provides a sheen of authenticity that is easily rubbed away, Steve McKee, co-founder of marketing advisory firm McKee Wallwork, asserts. "It's one thing to have earned respect and another to create the appearance of it," McKee writes. Full Story: [SmartBrief/Leadership]( (9/6) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Put it into practice: Virtue signaling and taking full credit for something you were merely involved in is not the sign of a humble leader. "Attempting to 'deepfake' your credentials, capabilities or accomplishments [will likely come back to bite you](, whether you know it or not," McKee warns. [] [Read more]( from Steve McKee on SmartBrief on Leadership   [] Smarter Communication [] [Tackling reluctance when coaching a team member]( Helping a team member improve when they lack self-confidence or motivation or are fearful of change -- among other signs of reluctance -- can be tricky, but the process ultimately starts with gaining their trust, writes B. Murphy. Plan on employing plenty of empathy and patience, communicate well, and remind them that their role in this collaboration is key. Full Story: [Medium (tiered subscription model)]( (9/5) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Put it into practice: Figure out what is fueling their reluctance using active listening, and share the benefits they'll see from their growth. Use empowering language, always give feedback, cheer on even small accomplishments, and consider [these other suggestions and a case study](. 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Full Story: [SmartBrief/Marketing]( (8/15) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] About The Editor [] Candace Chellew Candace Chellew Chellew [David Burkus' article on active listening]( in Wednesday's brief got readers talking about their listening habits. Bill B. wrote in to say how he has the urge to respond to others quickly but has been training himself to listen more deeply when others speak. He writes: "If an urge to speak is the enemy of active listening, then I need to talk to myself and not give in to my instinct. Often, I find, once I've heard more, that my comment would have been premature or even wrong if I'd blurted it when I first wanted to." David G. offered this Steven Covey quote he says hangs in his cubicle as a daily reminder: "Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply." I invite you today to try listening to understand. 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