I’m sure that anyone who has held a leadership position would confess to having been in a situation of feeling overwhelmed and in over their head.
In such circumstances, leaders might rely on the “say yes to everything now and figure it out later” approach, which can trigger angst, frustration and some sleepless nights along the way.
How do you get from a mission statement or a good set of principles to a productive and loyal organization? The answer lies in your willingness and ability to be supportive.
To show that you are there to get the work done and lend a hand by providing assistance whenever it is needed because you believe in the organization and people who work there. It also depends on your willingness to let your associates teach you, surprise you, and help you.
Steinbrecher And Associates, Inc. introduces new offerings to their roster of consulting services to help leaders and their teams reach meaningful alignment:
There is always uncertainty when a new leader joins an established team. Both the leader and team members want to make a strong first impression, establish expectations for each other, develop a routine for how they’ll work together, and be certain that they are set up for lasting success.
The most important goal is to accelerate the “getting-to-know-each-other” process so the team can move toward quicker results and deeper engagement. If this process isn’t handled well it has the potential to set the team back. Learn more
Early in their careers, many people learn that is best to put emotions aside when dealing with interpersonal workplace challenges. Emotional resilience is not a subject taught in business school, and most leaders are generally underequipped to handle stressful interactions. New research out of the London School of Business affirms the idea that leaders should consider creating a culture that supports emotional expression. Suppressing emotion only leads to anger and unresolved conflicts and what the researchers refer to as a “display climate”, “…where people fake smiles or warmth, and aren’t being honest about how they truly feel.”
