Leadership Law V – Do the opposite of the emotion you feel
May 20, 2009 by Sally E Smith
The new AGE leader knows that if their people are to have the motivation and esteem to perform at high levels, they need to feel a sense of responsibility and accountability for their work. This means the leader encourages their people to take risks and deal with their outcomes, and make their own decisions. The real test of both responsibility and accountability comes when things don’t work out as planned.
It is at these times that the new AGE leader demonstrates the ability to allow team members to grow and learn from the situation. By not doing what the leader emotionally feels compelled to do and what has historically been done in organizations for decades, the new leader can begin to nurture a new confidence and trust in their people. When their people try and fail, the leader will response with “I am proud of you for trying.”
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