Walking this higher road of “employees first” leadership can be a very lonely place because it’s a mindset few possess
MARCEL SCHWANTES, FOUNDER & CHIEF HUMAN OFFICER, LEADERSHIP FROM THE CORE
takeaways of note:
3 Hard Lessons to be Learned:
1. Love the people that work for you… care enough to make sure team members are cared for & set up for success
2. Develop trust… new work environments are now flatter = decentralized, dispersed & virtual
3. Connect with your Team… show humanity, involve others, have an open-door policy, be teachable
Bonus Nuggets:
“Leaders can no longer trust in power; instead they rely on the power of trust” – Forbes contributor Charles Green
Every single one of us can look at our shortcomings and roadblocks as opportunities to grow as leaders, develop trust, and build skills to influence others for competitive advantage.