In the course of my experience of more than a decade, I have been giving it a thought what has made my journey so far truely worthwhile...rather who in my professional journey has made it worthwhile. Some of these "leaders" are people who I would jump at the next given chance to be on their team and the rest I acknowledge thier contribution to making me learned and leading me to make my choices.
Recollecting the experience with people who have lead me as a part of their team I realize I felt safe working with them. I would like to pen down some perspectives taking a particular cue from Simon Sinek's speech on TED Talks.
In times where clouds of uncertainities loom over our heads, the element of safety I would like clarify to from Simon's speech is about my leadermaking me feel SAFE:
- Because I could make mistakes and learn from it
- Becaue they played to my strengths and also tried to develop area I was weak
- Because they believed I'm a success story and celebrated my achievements
- Becaue they protected me when I have may invoked ire from the powerful for doing unpopular but right thing
- Because I recieved my feedback without any last minute surprises
- Because I could disagree and share an opinion
- Because I could challenge decisions
- Because I could question decisions where I wasn't convinced
- Because they asked for thier feedback without fear
- Because they forewarned me when trouble was expected
- Because they coached me and make me think
- Beause they knew me beyond my name and professional skills
And Most of all...
Because I could TRUST my worklife with them without losing sleep or peace.
Many of us in the linkedin community on my connections are people managers. I urge you to ask this question to yourself, and ask your team...Whether you make them feel SAFE for the above mentioned? Is there a climate of TRUST in your team?
Your findings will clarify for you, whether you have been an "Authority" or "Leader", for you keep your teams intact, alive and performing.
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