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.
The best leaders don’t care about tenure; they care about growth and progress.
Making predictions is tricky. The business environment is changing at a pace we have never seen, which makes getting predictions correct nearly impossible. Having said that, here are the ones you need to know as a leader.
It’s a lot easier for people to perform without assistance than having to assist in their performance. While most professionals have a decent sense of
