While some may not surprise you, they’re all difficult to master, in part because improving them requires acting against our nature.
Dr. Sunnie Giles, executive coach, leadership development consultant & organizational scientist; President, Quantum Leadership Group
takeaways of note:
Demonstrate strong ethics & provide a sense of safety – behave in a way consistent with your values & communicate with the specific intent of helping people feel safe
Empower others to self-organize – Provide clear direction while allowing employees to organize their own time & work… giving power up increases influence — which builds power over time
Foster a sense of connection & belonging – simple ways: smile at people, call them by name, and remember their interests & family members’ names; Pay focused attention when speaking to them, and clearly set the tone of team members having each other’s backs
Show openness to new ideas & foster organizational learning – encourage learning; if not, risk stifling it
Nurture growth – to inspire the best from your team, advocate for them, support their training & promotion, and sponsor their important projects