Is your leadership like this? Clear. Whole. Transparent. Let me use some other words. Authentic. True. Of yourself. Many leaders believe that they need to have a facade, a dual personality - that who they are is not reflective of their leadership, when in fact it should be. (Not clear and unique like each bubble) Think of those old TV shows where the boss at the office is all snarly, smoking a cigar and belittling to the people that work for him. He then goes home and is all sweet and loving with his family, especially the family dog. Really - that's the dual personality. Why can he not be the same loving, sweet person he is at home with his team? Some leaders believe that they nee
Leadership does NOT equal Control Control does NOT equal Leadership Controlling your people is not what leadership is about - otherwise it would be 'controlship'. Leaders guide their team along the path, provide opportunities for growth and stretching...not holding hands behind their back and pushing them along the path. Be aware of the difference. And learn to work through to the other side. How do you let go of control? What could you do to delegate more? How can you follow up better? What are the words you are using when you delegate? What have you done to ensure your team is up to the task? Now the hard one - how attached are you to the outcome and why? Many times, I hear from clients
