This is concept was introduced to me by
leadership expert and author, John Maxwell. Now on the surface the answer may
be this is really one and the same. However, anyone married or in a committed
relationship knows there is a very important distinction here! Let's say I am
having a “discussion” with my wife. I may be "right" in my position
or arguments but in the end that may not be the most "effective"
strategy. Again for those in relationships, the clouds may be parting and you
are starting to understand what I mean! This got me thinking out loud about how
these two concepts impact how we lead others.
First there is the idea that may be many effective ways to get the same thing done. You may have a team member that accomplished something well, but did they do it the "right" way in terms of your ideas or preferences? As a leader this is a critical question. How you answer speaks to how well you empower others.
Second, as a leader we sometimes get in disagreements with colleagues. Again, you may hold the high ground terms of being "right", but would it be more effective if you gave a little? It may very well move us to a quicker solution if we were not trying to win every argument.
First there is the idea that may be many effective ways to get the same thing done. You may have a team member that accomplished something well, but did they do it the "right" way in terms of your ideas or preferences? As a leader this is a critical question. How you answer speaks to how well you empower others.
Second, as a leader we sometimes get in disagreements with colleagues. Again, you may hold the high ground terms of being "right", but would it be more effective if you gave a little? It may very well move us to a quicker solution if we were not trying to win every argument.
I often tell my team members there are many
right ways to do something. Granted some ways may be more efficient than others but are they effective? I believe a true sign of a mature and “beyond you”
leader is this capacity to bracket our reactions and preferences to give a
staff member an important win!
If I can help you and
the people you associate with Get Better, Be Ready and LEAD OUT LOUD, I would
invite you to visit my website below and see if any of the training or coaching
experiences I offer can provide an impact! Also, as a bonus, if you go to my
Out Loud Strategies website (www.outloudinc.com) and enter your contact information, I will send you a FREE
guide to establishing a mentoring initiative program in your organization! Such
an initiative would be critical in order to add value to your organization!
Yours in Leadership,
Bill Faulkner
Co-Founder – Out Loud
Strategies
Independent Coach,
Speaker, and Trainer with the John Maxwell Team TM
Email = bill@outloudinc.com
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