Are You Confident Enough to Share?<\/h2>\n

Can you think of one thing about yourself that you want to work on \u2013 something that you believe will make you a better leader, teammate, spouse, partner, or all-around person? If you don\u2019t think there is anything you can improve or develop, this article probably isn\u2019t for you, because it presumes that each of us is on a developmental journey with the intent to be more effective in some way.<\/p>\n

If you are still reading, congratulations for believing in continuous personal improvement!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Question \u2013 have you told anyone about your development focus?<\/p>\n

I\u2019m not asking who might know<\/em> what your development needs are \u2013 I want to know who you have specifically shared<\/em> your development focus with.<\/p>\n

As you might have guessed, the objective of this article is to encourage you to share your development focus with others. For some of you, this may be easy \u2013 for others, not so much. How \u201ccomfortable in your own skin\u201d<\/em> would you say you are?<\/p>\n

It does take a certain level of confidence to open up yourself to others and show them what\u2019s really inside, especially when you\u2019re telling someone about some aspect of yourself that you want to improve or work on.<\/p>\n

Being open about your shortcomings doesn\u2019t demonstrate a lack of confidence \u2013 instead, it\u2019s actually a sign of strength<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Sharing your development focus is a win-win for you and for the people you share it with.<\/strong> By sharing, you give others the opportunity to help you advance. The person you share your focus with may have his own experiences, resources, or suggestions to guide you. That person can also serve as a set of eyes to call attention to situations where you can flex your new and improved \u201cbehavioral muscles.\u201d<\/p>\n

When you share your development needs with others, you also encourage them to intentionally approach their own development. You might spark something that propels them to expand their own development in a certain area.<\/p>\n

Showing vulnerability accelerates trust building. Sharing what you\u2019re \u201cworking on\u201d does just that. And, when you tell others about your development focus, you increase your own personal accountability. Sometimes, you need that extra \u201cnudge\u201d to make sure your development becomes a top priority in your life. Being on the hook with others may give you just the nudge you need to go forward.<\/p>\n

As a leader, sharing your development focus sends several meaningful messages to your organization:<\/h4>\n

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• It\u2019s okay not to have all the answers.<\/li>\n
• It\u2019s okay to ask for help from others.<\/li>\n
• It\u2019s important to be attuned to how others experience you.<\/li>\n
• That you\u2019re human!<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  Everyone already knows you aren\u2019t perfect, so you might as well let them know what you are trying to improve upon. When you reach out to others to share something personal about yourself, you not only have a chance to build trust in your relationship, but to positively impact the other person\u2019s own personal development journey.<\/p>\n

  By now, you might be wondering what my development needs are. One of my areas of development focus is to be a better storyteller. My style tends to be more structured and technical, and I think being a better storyteller would make me more effective and engaging in a variety of different situations.<\/p>\n

  There. I said it. Now I guess I have to start working on this! Let me know how you can help!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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