Rather than assuming, asking peoples’ thoughts, views, experiences, opinions, and feelings regarding a desirable working culture and environment encourages more contribution and participation.
We did this recently at a company leadership program, by asking … what would transform from ‘just’ WORKING to WORKING LIKE A LEADER look like.
Here are 5 comparisons that the group believed made a unique difference in their purpose to grow their leadership in the workplace :
1. My role vs Our goal
Your role impact changes when you link to others and view the dynamics and synergy of communicating and working together.
2. Problem vs Experiment
Sitting with the problem is problematic and makes progress when ideas are sought from others that enable experimentation to find a solution.
3. Issue vs Idea
Dealing with the issue isn’t as attractive as dealing with an idea; reframing your language encourages contribution to the challenge.
4. Report vs Rapport
Too often more time is spent on preparing the report, PPT slides, and perfecting the language as opposed to knowing and growing the ties between the people who will read and approve the report.
5. Stakeholders vs Relationships
A list of key people remains a list until you meet, understand, and share information about each other to appreciate your perceptions, personalities, and preferences.
What’s unique about your work as a leader? What did you do and what do you do now?
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