How does your culture view appreciation? Specifically, does it treat appreciation as a limited resource or an unlimited gift? Is extending appreciation seen as a weakness or strength? Is it viewed with admiration or ridicule?
Communication… Collaboration… Values Orientation. Simply put, in all of the competency-based work I’ve done, these are almost always in the mix. Many other competencies are important too, but none will stand the test of time and be as broadly important as The Big Three. They will not become obsolete, passé, or irrelevant. I have a theory on why that is true, and if I’m right, it will present a call to action for many of us.
Many would say that a hope-based strategy means you do not have a plan. While that’s partially true, the issue runs deeper than this snarky explanation. This week’s article discusses the issues that arise when there is no visible evidence that you are performing intentional activities with an end goal in mind. Essentially, you are continuing to operate your business by just hoping that the results end up the way you want. Sound familiar? If so, don’t fret. It happens to the best of us! You may find my recommendations for creating a clear strategy well worth your efforts in the end.
I’ve observed the styles of many leaders and I find it interesting how we sometimes choose behaviors for all of the right reasons only to see them produce unintended consequences. One aspect of leadership that I have seen implemented in many different ways is the degree to which the leader allows herself/himself to be available to others. This article addresses the sometimes hidden costs of the Open Door Policy, five questions to identify the serious issues it may be helping to mask, and a suggested approach that achieves the underlying intent without the downside.