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Stephen Hobbs
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Evolve Undervalued Managers' Leadership through Mentoring
In the organization movement of leadership (with leading), managers often face the daunting task of balancing personal performance, shared productivity with people adeptness.?
Some managers, while effective in their roles, remain undervalued because they lack certain key qualities that would make them exceptional manger-leaders.?
This is where mentoring can play a transformative role. Through a wholistic and reciprocal approach to mentoring, undervalued managers can evolve into versatile (handy) leaders who are both respected and relevant (while maximizing their managing effectiveness).
The Story of Stacie and Amul
To illustrate the point of the article, let's connect Stacie (mentor) and Amul (mentee).?
Stacie Resan, a data-driven manager who once solely focused on metrics and performance, was struggling to connect with her group on a personal level. Her mentor introduced her to the importance of emotional intelligence (EQ) and the impact it could have on her leadership style.?
Stacie's effectiveness as a leader improved significantly as she started incorporating character and consequence criteria, ultimately paving the way for her advancement.
Amul Norsh, a manager with an introverted person-ability, often shies away from crucial conversations. While he excelled in collaborative discussions, his inability to engage in direct communication held him back.?
Recognizing his potential, Stacie took Amul under her wing, guiding him to balance collaboration with confrontation. Through their mentoring relationship, Amul learned to navigate challenging conversations with confidence, significantly improving his leadership capabilities.
The Role of Mentoring in Leadership Evolution
Mentoring, when done correctly, is about transferring knowledge/skills/attitude AND fostering a deeper, simpler, better, wiser, kinder transformation.?
Consider these 5 ways to evolve undervalued managers using awareness leading (through intention/attention):
1. Embrace Emotional Intelligence
For managers like Stacie, who focused on metrics, developing EQ was a significant shift.?
Her mentor encouraged the importance of empathy, active (awareness) listening, and emotional regulation.
This shift in focus can lead to better team/group dynamics, improved/strengthen employee satisfaction, and a coordinated/harmonious work environment.
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2. Overcome Personal Limitations
Many managers have inherent assets that make them good at their jobs AND have hindrances that prevent them from reaching their full potential.?
For Amul, his introversion was a significant barrier.
Through mentoring, a mentee (and mentor) can leverage collaborative skills while also developing the courage to engage in crucial conversations.
Stacie tailored strategies to help Amul overcome his specific hindrances.
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3. Foster an Adeptive Orientation
An adeptive orientation is the belief one develops abilities and intelligence through dedication and focused/attentive work balancing adoptive and adaptive decisions.?
Mentors can instill this orientation in undervalued managers, encouraging them to see challenges as opportunities for improvement and focused learning.
This shift in perspective can lead to increased resilience and a willingness to take on additional responsibilities.
Stacie found this perspective to be true from her mentor and gifted these concepts and practices to Amul.
Action Steps:
4. Enhance Communication Skills
Effective communication is a cornerstone of remarkable leadership.
Mentoring helped/is helping managers like Stacie and Amul improve their communication skills, whether it’s learning to articulate ideas clearly, engaging in active (awareness) listening, or handling tough conversations with tact and diplomacy.?
Improved communication leads to better relationships with team/group members and a more collaborative work environment.
Action Steps:
5. Seed a Legacy of Leadership
Mentoring is about immediate improvements. Also, it’s about nourishing a legacy.?
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Managers who evolve into effective leaders through mentoring are more likely to mentor others in return, creating a ripple effect of shift throughout the organization of work.?
This legacy of leadership ensures this movement continues to thrive long after the original mentor and mentee have moved on.
Action Steps:
Moving Forward
Mentoring is a robust tool/technique to help undervalued managers unlock their full potential and evolve into outstanding leaders.
By embracing emotional intelligence, overcoming personal limitations, fostering an adeptive decision orientation, enhancing communication skills, and building a legacy of leadership, managers can improve their own performance and contribute to the overall success of their organizations and the groups they serve.?
Each manager’s unique journey may be challenging. When they adventure together with a mentor, the managers can surpass their own expectations and leave a lasting legacy that inspires others.
Stacie found that to be true. Because of Stacie, Amul found it to be true.
And with a legacy lens, those Amul mentors will move forward because of the wholistic, reciprocal mentoring they receive.
May the mentoring continue!
Resources - included nature awareness videos as well!
Retirement Becomes Rehirement Including Legacy with Mentoring
Reaching out to PreRetirment GenXers about What's Next Legacy with mentoring or mentoring as legacy
5 Activities To Gain Awareness From Nature Walking with Forest
Consider one, some, all of these activities when you walk with forests
Shoot a Video With Nature and Share It
While walking with nature, in forest, with the trees
Ask permission to take a picture/shoot a video of a tree and its surroundings
Walk and Visit with a Tree as Creator EcoCreator
Sense the involvement of the tree with your ask Write a poem, sketch something while
Walking with Awarests
May the Soles of Your Shoes Walk That Way
Walk the Awarests Way
Walking with nature awareness Supporting agro-forests and trees
Write or Draw a Poem While or After Walking with the Trees
On your visit with Awarests (Awareness from Trees) use your preferred creative process (or challenge yourself with a new one) to write a poem or draw something you sense.
Pathway to Aging Confidently Combine Legacy Mentoring
Aging encompasses SoloAging, Grand-aging, and Companion-aging. The "dash" between birth and transition represents the journey from younger to older to elder, highlighting the importance of legacy with mentoring and mentoring as legacy.
Felt safety through safe systems and practices is crucial while highlighting the importance of evidence, education, and experience. Using a bridge metaphor, we use the ABC model to connect the concepts and practices mentioned in the presentation.
To age confidently, consider engaging in activities that enhance connections, build knowledge, and prioritize safety. Embracing these concepts ensures a fulfilling and confident aging journey.
SoloAging Misfits Rebels: Collab to Enliven Legacy
Attention SoloAgers: Are you a self-aware misfit, rebel, originator, agitator, instigator looking to enliven the legacy you want to leave with collaborators? With yes – access co-creative legacy possibilities on YT @YoungerOlderElder
Draw a Tree When Walking with Forest and Trees
Walking with Awarests with Awareness of Forests and Trees?
___Draw a tree before you enter nature
__Walk with the trees
_Draw a tree in its location
Continue__
Curious About How Nature Awareness And Aging Intertwine
Embrace nature’s power for graceful - confident aging!
Subscribe to YT @AwarenessFromForests to stay up-to-date with new insights and access evidence based knowledge and skills
The Top 3 Reasons Executives Regret Not Serving as a Mentor Before Retiring -- From @MentorPractices on YouTube
Discover the missed legacy: Why not mentoring before retirement haunts many executives
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7 个月Thank you for highlighting the incredible impact of mentoring, Stephen Hobbs! It truly is a powerful tool that helps undervalued managers unlock their potential and grow into exceptional leaders. Embracing emotional intelligence, overcoming personal limitations, and fostering strong communication skills are all key aspects of this journey.
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7 个月Effective mentoring goes beyond just sharing knowledge and skills; it’s about nurturing a transformative relationship that fosters growth on multiple levels. By embracing a holistic approach, we can elevate undervalued managers into versatile leaders who inspire respect and drive meaningful change. Stephen Hobbs
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7 个月Evolving from manager to leader is all about growth and connection. Let’s uplift each other
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7 个月I can imagine the energy and uplift of someone who has been feeling undervalued would be pretty tremendous and impactful to their life!