I believe it takes courage to receive feedback ... It's hard to say what must be said .. it's hard to hear what's being said....then how does one evolve from being a narcissist, "ass licking promoting" institute to a democratic thinking and motivation driven space to work in...? The answer lies in being fearless in your approach as a leader and as a led, the culture of constructivism and positive reinforcement gets built only when some one takes the initiative to be truthful with out the fear of the consequences .. but who ? Who will ring the bell?? Who will first of all bell the cat?? Who will look the cat in the eye ? Does it have to top down or should it be bottoms up ?? What culture needs to be set to encourage conversations that can bring about this step forward ??
The answer lies in the style of leadership ,an effective leader will not lack the courage of conviction to establish the two way process ...and what must a leader ,then do to be effective in that fashion?
There are 5 things that a leader must be conscious of
1. Strong mind - A leader must develop a strong mind .Not get wavered by shallow inputs but stay strong in the face of dubious conversations.It is very important to have a mind of your own when everyone around you is trying to get their own ends met. A discerning mind will know the fake from the real.
2. Decisive - leader must also always take quick, measured decisions. Quick thinking and firm ess is the key to a solution based work environment.
3. Differentiate between justice & injustice ...The sense if righteous and the point of " fighting pretty or winning" must be crystal clear in the mind of the leader. I'd always settle for justice over winning . Fighting pretty will ensure that I have my team where I want them, right by my side and not behind my back, doubting my intentions.
4. Courage of conviction-if my intent is clear and I am working for the larger good of the organisation, I will always have the courage of conviction and carry my intent through. But if I am on shaky ground, unsure of my own belief system and values I am risking the future prospects of the organization I lead.
5. Effective verbal and non verbal communication.If a leader lacks this skill ,the organization is doomed. To be on top of things ,one must be able to articulate one's ideas in a convincing manner . It takes more than intent and knowledge to win people over and that is the art of skillful communication.
When you are able to hold the attention of your subordinates or your team members, you automatically build an environment that allows for dialogue and a growth mindset. In such a case the team members will take the risk of speaking up and not getting into a silent zone.
The answer lies in the style of leadership ,an effective leader will not lack the courage of conviction to establish the two way process ...and what must a leader ,then do to be effective in that fashion?
There are 5 things that a leader must be conscious of
1. Strong mind - A leader must develop a strong mind .Not get wavered by shallow inputs but stay strong in the face of dubious conversations.It is very important to have a mind of your own when everyone around you is trying to get their own ends met. A discerning mind will know the fake from the real.
2. Decisive - leader must also always take quick, measured decisions. Quick thinking and firm ess is the key to a solution based work environment.
3. Differentiate between justice & injustice ...The sense if righteous and the point of " fighting pretty or winning" must be crystal clear in the mind of the leader. I'd always settle for justice over winning . Fighting pretty will ensure that I have my team where I want them, right by my side and not behind my back, doubting my intentions.
4. Courage of conviction-if my intent is clear and I am working for the larger good of the organisation, I will always have the courage of conviction and carry my intent through. But if I am on shaky ground, unsure of my own belief system and values I am risking the future prospects of the organization I lead.
5. Effective verbal and non verbal communication.If a leader lacks this skill ,the organization is doomed. To be on top of things ,one must be able to articulate one's ideas in a convincing manner . It takes more than intent and knowledge to win people over and that is the art of skillful communication.
When you are able to hold the attention of your subordinates or your team members, you automatically build an environment that allows for dialogue and a growth mindset. In such a case the team members will take the risk of speaking up and not getting into a silent zone.
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