While engagement and sustained performance is undoubtedly a complex topic, when leaders truly care about their team, everything changes.
Our impact on other people most inspires us. You work harder, more effectively, and productively when you know your efforts positively impact someone else.
Do you ever feel like a team member is underperforming? Welcome to the leadership club. It’s likely your team member feels it as well. They
While leaders possess a plethora of skills, capabilities, and competencies, there is often something missing from managers that are required to lead; the right beliefs.
The managers who consciously choose to act like a coach are doing the right thing for their team members. Because when a professional is fortunate enough to have a manager who acts as a coach, it dramatically increases the chances of reaching their potential.
Everyone claims to be “so busy” these days. The truth is, we make time for what’s important to us. If you want to get in better shape, you make time for it. If you want to be a better golfer, you make time for it. The same is true in leadership.
A common piece of advice from executives trying to help less experienced managers is, “you have to delegate more.” While the suggestion of taking things off of your plate and putting them on someone else’s makes sense on the surface, the intention behind the ask makes the difference.
If you take nothing else from this column, I want you to take this:
When leaders delegate, it’s about them. When leaders empower, it’s about others.
The highest calling of a leader is to unleash the best in others
Figuring out how to consistently seek help from others and learn from those around you isn’t easy.
McVay’s comments could be summarized in a simple and powerful leadership lesson: care for your people.
