Leadership Idea – Take a Look at Yourself
I was facilitating a leadership training recently and it became apparent that several people had no idea how they were viewed by their employees or what kind of workplace environment they were creating. I had staff members confide in me during breaks that the way these leaders were portraying themselves was very different from how other people perceived their actions.
The ability to look at oneself is important because it allows the person to make positive adjustments and become an even better leader. Here are some practical ideas to help you take a look at yourself:
- Think about your behavior. What works, what doesn’t and what might you do differently?
- How do your employees view you? If you don’t know, then ask them?
- What type of work environment does your leadership create?
- What situations keep coming up in your workplace and how does your leadership style affect them?
- What type of results do you get and at what cost?
Think about questions like these and you’ll begin the process of taking a look at yourself. Leaders who take a look at themselves are able to grow and adapt because they’re open to changing their behaviors. They have the ability to deal with change and improve their skills. They also get to be happier because they can let go of the things that don’t work and focus on approaches that do.
Self-reflection doesn’t mean tearing yourself down or being a failure, it’s a tool you can use to become stronger and more proactive. What will you do to take a look at yourself?
Take care,
Guy
Leadership Training and Team Building
How do your employees view you? If you don’t know, then ask them?
