Earlier this week, we explored the transformative power of embracing vulnerability in leadership. Now it's time to learn how you can apply these lessons to your own leadership journey. Here are a few actionable steps to get you started:
Initiate Transparent Communication: Foster an environment of transparent communication within your team. Share the challenges your team faces, and encourage open discussions. This not only builds trust but also empowers your team to contribute their insights and solutions. If you are struggling with profitability, share the realities of the P&L with your team. It’s critical you do this with the intention to generate ideas on how to improve, it should NOT be a scare tactic. Instead, your team should feel they are learning a skill about how to read a P&L and how to action on the findings.
Seek Feedback: Actively seek feedback from your team. If you’ve never asked for feedback on your leadership style, give your team advance warning. Let them know that you would like to dedicate a block of time in an upcoming meeting to learn how you can better support them. The key is to ask them to come to the meeting with at least 3 ideas of how you can personally improve. Use this feedback as a guide for continuous improvement.
Embrace Vulnerability: Challenge the misconception that leaders must have all the answers. Seek input from your team every time you encounter a roadblock. This shift will cultivate a culture of shared responsibility.
Celebrate Successes Together: Recognize and celebrate the collective successes of your team. Acknowledge the collaborative efforts that lead to positive outcomes and give credit where it’s due. Make sure that you publicly acknowledge the work of your team and don’t accept credit when it wasn’t your idea. Replace “I” for “We” when you are speaking. This not only boosts morale but reinforces the value of shared responsibility.
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