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| Every Person is Responsible |
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Do we really believe this? If we do, what are the ramifications of that in our leadership? What are the results if we don't? A world of things hang in the balance with this coaching value.
So, what hangs in the balance?
When we both believe and act on the conviction that each person is responsible, resourceful, and capable, we actually draw those very qualities out of people. Our belief in them affirms the reality inside them. Conversely, if we expect them to be irresponsible, that confirms the behavior we expect. Belief empowers. When we tap each team member's unique gifts and talents, the whole organization prospers. This is leadership! Good leaders recognize the potential of others and call it out of them, to the benefit of everyone. Now how? How do we put this belief into practice? One action you can implement immediately is this: Once people know and own the organizational mission--and their part in it--allow them to help create the "how" of getting there. Invite your direct reports to set their own goals and create their own strategies in partnership with you and the rest of the workgroup. What they create will motivate them more than anything you can do. And that generates responsibility.
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