One key to inspiration is affirmation: the ability to see and give voice to something in someone they don't see.
What would improve if your team got better at listening, managing tension, and understanding each other?
From my article, “How Emotional Intelligence Can Raise Productivity...or Reduce It.”
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The next time you owe some feedback to a young person, ask yourself: Are the remarks I am about to make communicating belief in them?
As a student matures, risk and achievement are necessities in forming their identity and confidence.
We must guide students into the appropriate path for their aptitude and gifts, not for the satisfaction of our egos.
Here’s a question every business leader, teacher, coach, and parent should ask themselves: What’s the end game as I lead my students? My athletes? My kids?
Leadership built on relationships is more sustainable than leadership built on intimidation or manipulation.
If we hope to mentor our kids and foster their leadership gifts—we must understand how they think and the world they live in.
Being transparent doesn’t mean sharing everything you feel.
Your team needs honesty and a way forward: “This will be hard, but let’s do it together.”
Good intentions don’t guarantee a helpful impact.
Be a velvet-covered brick: lead with belief and support, while keeping the resolve to make clear decisions and tough calls.
Before you share, ask: Is it helpful? Is it hopeful?
Be real. Be responsible.
Read The Dark Side of Authentic Leadership:
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