People Strategy with Gloria: Leading with Compassion
A good leader strives to make their people feel valued and respected, every day. People Strategy isn't just about performance and deliverables... it's about leading a team that works well together and individually, lifts each other up, and supports each other through challenges. Demonstrating compassion is a key way to develop these important traits on your team. Read on for tips that will help you cultivate a spirit of compassion in your leadership.
Our consultants are sharing People Strategy tips designed to help you Grow Leaders, Build Teams, and Drive Results at your organization. Today Gloria McConnell is diving into how to lead with Compassion.
Listen to Hear
Listening to respond makes the conversation about you. Sometimes, even in times of crisis (or especially in times of crisis), leaders need to move away from the "problem-solving" reflex and listen to hear and understand, so that people know their experience is being validated.
Seek Out Compassionate Role Models
Society often spotlights leaders who are tough and goal-oriented. While there's a time and place for that, you should also seek out examples of admirable, compassionate leadership who lead their teams with heart. How do these compassionate leaders make you feel? Emulate that for your team.
Don't Be Judgmental
When someone comes to you with a question or problem they are experiencing, keep an open mind and fight the urge to judge based on your own experiences. When someone is confiding in you, listening non-judgmentally helps you to better understand their perspective and if necessary, lead them to a solution.
Practicing compassionate responses in the workplace will build your skills as a leader, and help your people perform at a higher level. Contact Gloria today to talk more about people strategy and leadership and organizational development!
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