Here's how you can foster strong relationships with your team members as an executive.

it comes down to one thing...you have to care about what they care about. It's not about you, the leader, it's about those you lead. Each day your goal is to elevate them and it starts by listening to them and showing interest by asking questions about what they care about.

Open Communication: Maintain transparency and encourage feedback. Regularly check in with team members to understand their needs and concerns. Show Appreciation: Recognize and celebrate achievements, both big and small. Express gratitude for their hard work and dedication. Support Growth: Invest in their professional development. Offer opportunities for training, mentoring, and career advancement. Be Accessible: Make yourself available for one-on-one meetings. Show that you’re approachable and willing to listen. Build Trust: Be reliable and follow through on commitments. Trust is the foundation of any strong relationship. Encourage Collaboration: Foster a team environment where collaboration and mutual support are valued.

Engage fully in conversations with your team by showing genuine interest and not interrupting. Use body language and eye contact to demonstrate attentiveness and ask open-ended questions to encourage deeper discussion. Reflective listening, where you summarize what’s been said before responding, helps create a safe space for open expression.

As an executive, nurturing strong relationships with your team is vital for a thriving workplace. Here are some key practices: Set Clear Expectations: Ensure that your team understands their roles, responsibilities, and the overall objectives. Clarity fosters confidence and alignment. Offer Support and Resources: Provide the necessary tools, resources, and support your team needs to perform their best. This shows your commitment to their success. Celebrate Diversity: Embrace and celebrate the diverse backgrounds and perspectives within your team. Diversity drives innovation and creativity. Lead with Integrity: Demonstrate honesty, fairness, and ethical behavior in all your actions. Integrity builds trust and respect.

Always be intentional in establishing the desired outcome and identifying what you value before engaging with others. Without this clarity, active listening can suffer, leading to misunderstandings and misinterpretations.

A lot is said about empathy but I particularly value the empathy that comes with being able to know more about what inspires and moves a person. It's not so easy to truly know it but when you eventually get to know more of which things drive and inspire a person you can more easily connect in a more understanding way. When you open yourself to see and value someone's passions then a map of possibilities of interconnectedness is revealed before your eyes to collaborate in more fluent, effective, synchronized and even deeper ways as teammates and team members.

La empatía solo llegará si dentro de ti has propuesto sentido de vida, no solo sentido por el trabajo. Ser empático no significa que se deba obligadamente simpatizar con el colaborador; escucha, analiza, considera. La respuesta no debe ser inmediata.

Understand your team members' perspectives by acknowledging their feelings and providing emotional support. Validate their experiences and reassure them during tough times. Regularly check in to show you care about their well-being, not just their work.

Offer specific, actionable feedback that is focused on improvement. Balance your feedback with positive reinforcement and provide it promptly to keep it relevant. Use the “SBI” model (Situation-Behavior-Impact) to structure feedback effectively and encourage a two-way dialogue.

Empower your team by giving them the autonomy to make decisions and take ownership of tasks. Set clear goals and deadlines and avoid micromanaging. Start with small delegations and increase responsibility as trust builds, providing support without hovering.

Recognize and celebrate both individual and team achievements to boost morale. Mark milestones, both big and small, to maintain momentum. Create a positive culture where success is regularly celebrated using various methods, from public shout-outs to team get-togethers.

Support your team’s professional development through training and mentoring. Identify and nurture hidden talents, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and learning. Develop personalized growth plans and facilitate knowledge-sharing sessions to enhance team skills.

Evalúa el entendimiento de los propósitos de equipo por parte de los compa?eros de trabajo. En mi experiencia he notado que muchos dicen "sí", pero no han comprendido completamente.