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Walk Climb or Fly - Sample Materials Summer 2018

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Leigh Durst
Leigh Durst

Walk Climb or Fly, Surviving and Thriving in the Workplace Wilderness will be released in Spring of 2019. The book highlights three "Operational Styles" common to every workplace, and helps readers understand how to better navigate workplace dynamics, develop and sustain better relationships, arrest negative patterns and align to work that is more energizing and sustaining. The book is for any reader, of any age, at any rank, in any work environment or industry. Using the simple OST Framework will help readers find better professional fit, strengthen relationships, improve collaboration and derive a greater sense of satisfaction from their work.

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Copyright 息 2002-2018 Leigh Durst. All Rights Reserved - Do not use or republish without written author permission. No Derivative Works.. Copyright 息 2018 Live Path All Rights Reserved Walk, Climb or Fly Surviving & Thriving in the Workplace Wilderness Sample Content - SXSW 2019
Copyright 息 2018 Live Path All Rights Reserved Designed to Help Readers: Embrace and work within areas of strength Minimize weakness by arresting negative patterns Better understand others in the workplace Work adaptively, effectively and collaboratively Develop and sustain better relationships Secure a better professional fit Obtain better, more satisfying results Walk, Climb or Fly: Surviving & Thriving in the Workplace Wilderness is a guidebook for navigating workplace dynamics. The book introduces three primary Operational Styles that dominate the modern workplace and establishes a simple framework that will help any reader understand how to work better with others, drive better results and derive a greater sense of satisfaction from work -- regardless of age, position, rank or industry.
Copyright 息 2018 Live Path All Rights Reserved There are three, active Operational Styles are found in the workplace. (Three active, one dormant) Every person has a dominant style No one style is superior to another People dont shift from one style to another Styles are usually easy to understand and recognize Style balance is critical to driving business success Walkers Climbers Flyers
Copyright 息 2018 Live Path All Rights Reserved Operational styles are characterized by unique areas of strengths & potential weakness. Pros are commonly associated positive traits that are often demonstrated for a person with a given style. Pitfalls represent traits that can become negative or positive depending on conditions and a persons context. Pitfalls represent potential stumbling blocks common to a given style.
Copyright 息 2018 Live Path All Rights Reserved Style Dynamics Causes of Style Clashes Misunderstanding Misperception Misaligned goals Mismanagement Miscommunication Resolving Style Clashes Common understanding Personal ownership Adaptive engagement Eradicate negative patterns Demonstrate mutual respect Styles are meant to work together, which is why a really productive environments have a style balance. However, its important to manage the natural tensions that occur between people that have different styles.
Copyright 息 2018 Live Path All Rights Reserved Leveraging the OST Framework Step 1: Get your Bearings Trace your professional journey-to-date Evaluate your current state Determine where you want to be Challenge and reframe your definition of success Study Operational Styles
Copyright 息 2018 Live Path All Rights Reserved The Operational Styles Framework Step 2: Map Out A New Approach Identify ways to better align tasks to things that energize you Identify ways to partner better with others in your workplace Help people better understand how you process and function Arrest negative patterns that compromise your success Develop a plan for working adaptively with others
Copyright 息 2018 Live Path All Rights Reserved The Operational Styles Framework Step 3: Press Toward the Summit Work energetically and adaptively with others Celebrate your wins remember you are playing a long game Help others! Its not meant to be a solitary journey Take breaks along the way to rest, regroup and recover Plot your progress against your new definition of success
Copyright 息 2018 Live Path All Rights Reserved Im a Flyer. I work with a Climber who seems to disregard me and my ideas. It makes me mad because it feels like disrespect. What should I do? Map your ideas to the Climbers Agenda Clearly connect your idea(s) to corporate agenda/priorities Consider Climbers personal concerns/activities/agenda Find a good time and schedule a brief chat Choose timing wisely with Climbers, timing is everything Minimize distraction quiet place, private space Come in with a VERY clear agenda Keep it short think elevator pitch Plan what youll say in advance, using words as economically as possible Clearly state & summarize key points do not share too much information Curtail emotion stay factual Stay focused avoid trailing off into idea land or a rabbit trail Clearly state what you need and the other people who support your point Underscore whats in it for you to the Climber Mapped to his/her agenda! Clearly articulate your ask and be patient Listen for hesitations and concerns Give Climber time to process Ask for next steps Remember: Climbers often keep information close to the chest and typically need time to process new information. Therefore, the Climber may not have a ready response, which can be frustrating and require follow up (Flyers dont like to be left hanging, but Climbers dont always mind). Climber support is often attached to two things: 1) How things align to their agenda and current focus; and 2) the opinions of other people the Climber respects, especially persons of influence. It may take time to win over a Climber, especially with other distractions or demands. If your idea is rejected, be prepared for pushback. If your idea is accepted, be prepared for action: Climbers often latch on to good ideas, and can assume a high level of ownership of the ideas of others even selling it up the chain without your involvement or permission. This kind of attachment is a sign of support. Try not to get territorial or let your ego create problems if this happens. Go in with a clear perspective on the Climbers role and stand your ground with a smile!
Copyright 息 2018 Live Path All Rights Reserved Im a Walker. I feel consistently run over by a Flyer who is trying to change my department and push me to do things beyond my comfort zone that I find hard to support. What can I do? Schedule a private but casual meeting or lunch Consider including a trusted colleague who you and the Flyer relate well to, just for friendly back-up Identify shared goal/objectives up front Focus on what you both want, and articulate what you understand. Give Flyer the floor first demonstrate active listening and positive body language as you hear him/her out Set a parameter for sharing e.g. Can you explain at a very high level Do your best to stay tuned in. Dont shut down Respond thoughtfully Ask the flyer if s/he wants to hear your perspective Start positive acknowledge intention and hard work Tell the Flyer what s/he may not know and wait for response Ask questions to seek clarification in areas of grey and remember to ask for background or the why - which the Flyer may forget to communicate. Highlight your concerns clearly and stand your ground on issues of importance Jointly identify Common Ground Concerns, obstacles, challenges Ways to jointly address or resolve problems Next-steps and follow up in writing Remember, Flyers are earnest problem solvers that exhibit a lot of passion. Dont be intimidated by this. Flyers can also present an overwhelming amount information swooping down into executional detail from the high level with blinding speed. This can be confusing and feel scattered. Slow the flyer down patiently . Use your meeting ally to help ensure the Flyer does not veer too far off-topic. Its your job to help the Flyer benefit from the depth of wisdom and knowledge you possess. Debunk myths, expand knowledge, and when necessary push back for more information (research, metrics, etc.) to prove the Flyers case. As you find common ground, you may be surprised at the collaboration that may ensue.
Copyright 息 2002-2018 Leigh Durst. All Rights Reserved - Do not use or republish without written author permission. No Derivative Works.. Copyright 息 2018 Live Path All Rights Reserved Spring 2019

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  • 1. Copyright 息 2002-2018 Leigh Durst. All Rights Reserved - Do not use or republish without written author permission. No Derivative Works.. Copyright 息 2018 Live Path All Rights Reserved Walk, Climb or Fly Surviving & Thriving in the Workplace Wilderness Sample Content - SXSW 2019
  • 2. Copyright 息 2018 Live Path All Rights Reserved Designed to Help Readers: Embrace and work within areas of strength Minimize weakness by arresting negative patterns Better understand others in the workplace Work adaptively, effectively and collaboratively Develop and sustain better relationships Secure a better professional fit Obtain better, more satisfying results Walk, Climb or Fly: Surviving & Thriving in the Workplace Wilderness is a guidebook for navigating workplace dynamics. The book introduces three primary Operational Styles that dominate the modern workplace and establishes a simple framework that will help any reader understand how to work better with others, drive better results and derive a greater sense of satisfaction from work -- regardless of age, position, rank or industry.
  • 3. Copyright 息 2018 Live Path All Rights Reserved There are three, active Operational Styles are found in the workplace. (Three active, one dormant) Every person has a dominant style No one style is superior to another People dont shift from one style to another Styles are usually easy to understand and recognize Style balance is critical to driving business success Walkers Climbers Flyers
  • 4. Copyright 息 2018 Live Path All Rights Reserved Operational styles are characterized by unique areas of strengths & potential weakness. Pros are commonly associated positive traits that are often demonstrated for a person with a given style. Pitfalls represent traits that can become negative or positive depending on conditions and a persons context. Pitfalls represent potential stumbling blocks common to a given style.
  • 5. Copyright 息 2018 Live Path All Rights Reserved Style Dynamics Causes of Style Clashes Misunderstanding Misperception Misaligned goals Mismanagement Miscommunication Resolving Style Clashes Common understanding Personal ownership Adaptive engagement Eradicate negative patterns Demonstrate mutual respect Styles are meant to work together, which is why a really productive environments have a style balance. However, its important to manage the natural tensions that occur between people that have different styles.
  • 6. Copyright 息 2018 Live Path All Rights Reserved Leveraging the OST Framework Step 1: Get your Bearings Trace your professional journey-to-date Evaluate your current state Determine where you want to be Challenge and reframe your definition of success Study Operational Styles
  • 7. Copyright 息 2018 Live Path All Rights Reserved The Operational Styles Framework Step 2: Map Out A New Approach Identify ways to better align tasks to things that energize you Identify ways to partner better with others in your workplace Help people better understand how you process and function Arrest negative patterns that compromise your success Develop a plan for working adaptively with others
  • 8. Copyright 息 2018 Live Path All Rights Reserved The Operational Styles Framework Step 3: Press Toward the Summit Work energetically and adaptively with others Celebrate your wins remember you are playing a long game Help others! Its not meant to be a solitary journey Take breaks along the way to rest, regroup and recover Plot your progress against your new definition of success
  • 9. Copyright 息 2018 Live Path All Rights Reserved Im a Flyer. I work with a Climber who seems to disregard me and my ideas. It makes me mad because it feels like disrespect. What should I do? Map your ideas to the Climbers Agenda Clearly connect your idea(s) to corporate agenda/priorities Consider Climbers personal concerns/activities/agenda Find a good time and schedule a brief chat Choose timing wisely with Climbers, timing is everything Minimize distraction quiet place, private space Come in with a VERY clear agenda Keep it short think elevator pitch Plan what youll say in advance, using words as economically as possible Clearly state & summarize key points do not share too much information Curtail emotion stay factual Stay focused avoid trailing off into idea land or a rabbit trail Clearly state what you need and the other people who support your point Underscore whats in it for you to the Climber Mapped to his/her agenda! Clearly articulate your ask and be patient Listen for hesitations and concerns Give Climber time to process Ask for next steps Remember: Climbers often keep information close to the chest and typically need time to process new information. Therefore, the Climber may not have a ready response, which can be frustrating and require follow up (Flyers dont like to be left hanging, but Climbers dont always mind). Climber support is often attached to two things: 1) How things align to their agenda and current focus; and 2) the opinions of other people the Climber respects, especially persons of influence. It may take time to win over a Climber, especially with other distractions or demands. If your idea is rejected, be prepared for pushback. If your idea is accepted, be prepared for action: Climbers often latch on to good ideas, and can assume a high level of ownership of the ideas of others even selling it up the chain without your involvement or permission. This kind of attachment is a sign of support. Try not to get territorial or let your ego create problems if this happens. Go in with a clear perspective on the Climbers role and stand your ground with a smile!
  • 10. Copyright 息 2018 Live Path All Rights Reserved Im a Walker. I feel consistently run over by a Flyer who is trying to change my department and push me to do things beyond my comfort zone that I find hard to support. What can I do? Schedule a private but casual meeting or lunch Consider including a trusted colleague who you and the Flyer relate well to, just for friendly back-up Identify shared goal/objectives up front Focus on what you both want, and articulate what you understand. Give Flyer the floor first demonstrate active listening and positive body language as you hear him/her out Set a parameter for sharing e.g. Can you explain at a very high level Do your best to stay tuned in. Dont shut down Respond thoughtfully Ask the flyer if s/he wants to hear your perspective Start positive acknowledge intention and hard work Tell the Flyer what s/he may not know and wait for response Ask questions to seek clarification in areas of grey and remember to ask for background or the why - which the Flyer may forget to communicate. Highlight your concerns clearly and stand your ground on issues of importance Jointly identify Common Ground Concerns, obstacles, challenges Ways to jointly address or resolve problems Next-steps and follow up in writing Remember, Flyers are earnest problem solvers that exhibit a lot of passion. Dont be intimidated by this. Flyers can also present an overwhelming amount information swooping down into executional detail from the high level with blinding speed. This can be confusing and feel scattered. Slow the flyer down patiently . Use your meeting ally to help ensure the Flyer does not veer too far off-topic. Its your job to help the Flyer benefit from the depth of wisdom and knowledge you possess. Debunk myths, expand knowledge, and when necessary push back for more information (research, metrics, etc.) to prove the Flyers case. As you find common ground, you may be surprised at the collaboration that may ensue.
  • 11. Copyright 息 2002-2018 Leigh Durst. All Rights Reserved - Do not use or republish without written author permission. No Derivative Works.. Copyright 息 2018 Live Path All Rights Reserved Spring 2019