How Would You Respond?
Michelle Tillis Lederman, CSP, SCC, Leadership Speaker
Creating Connected Leaders And Cultures Where Relationships Drive Success. Likability and Communications Author. Forbes Top 25 Networking Expert. MG100 Coach. TEDx Coach.
I did my Get Known, Get Connected, Get Ahead talk for a local SHRM chapter last month. We talked about the relationships that you want and need in your life. To some people’s surprise, I said mentors are just as important as followers. After all, it is hard to lead if no one wants to follow you. Ask yourself…
Are you a leader people want to follow?
Do you have a leader that you would follow? If they changed jobs, would you go with them? One young woman raised her hand, she's a new manager, and she said she would follow her boss anywhere, and I asked her to tell everyone about him.
She shared many attributes of a Connected Leader, though one story she shared stood out. She talked about a time when things weren’t going well; basically, she messed up. As a result, she lost confidence and didn't think she could do something.?
His response changed everything. He responded as a cheerleader, letting her know that she'll get through it. He responded as somebody who was there to support and coach rather than berate and belittle.
Think about how the people you've interacted with respond to bad news. How would you respond?
The truth is, the way you respond to good or bad news shows the other person how you feel about them and the next step. The best leaders always manage to stay grounded, prioritize the person over the problem, and act accordingly.
Next time you are on either side of that story, pay attention to your reaction, and theirs.
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Author of The Leadership Letter weekly column; Consulting Expert with OnFrontiers; advisor and mentor on leadership and public service; retired U.S. Army and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Officer.
2 年Catching up on my reading, and this is a good question to ask. I would be interested to see if there is disparity in the answers between the leaders and the workers. As the worker, I had bosses I would follow anywhere and a few that I would follow to the door to ensure they left. As the boss, there was no greater feeling for me than being told they would follow me anywhere.
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