It’s time to make the critical shift from leading the business by yourself to leading an organization of people. At P2Excellence, we help you navigate the uncharted territories of organizational growth with clarity and confidence.
Having Difficult Conversations:
Building Resilience through Feedback
Navigating the complexities of leadership requires a thoughtful balance between encouragement and correction. As you continue to mold and strengthen your team, it becomes increasingly important to master the art of engaging in productive dialogues. These conversations, though sometimes challenging, are crucial for fostering an environment of continuous improvement and mutual respect. With this mindset, let’s delve deeper.
It’s critical that you learn to embrace difficult conversations as opportunities for growth. Part of your role is to serve as a guide. And this means taking time on an everyday basis to recognize the good work you want repeated and that you help individuals course correct. In these conversations, remember your role as Chief Encourager. Approach conversations with empathy, understanding, and a focus on development. Address performance issues proactively, providing constructive feedback that fosters growth and accountability. Waiting too long to course correct can make change more challenging. Again, both encourage and correct often, ensuring the success and cohesion of your team.
Ask Yourself:
These questions are designed to encourage a deeper introspection into your leadership style, particularly how you handle feedback and difficult conversations to enhance team performance and cohesion.
Strong Leadership:
Fostering Growth Every Step of the Way
I often think how hard it is to remember that as a leader you are always on. Even in relaxed situations, you are still viewed as – and you actually are – the leader. Every interaction, every conversation, every assignment—each presents an opportunity to enhance your team's capacity and capability. As the leadership coach for your team, and perhaps for your organization, you are tasked with guiding them toward their fullest potential. It's about seeing the spark of potential in your employees, giving your best to develop everyone to their fullest, and making tough decisions when necessary.
Ask Yourself:
As an aside, this does speak to the idea that you need friendships outside of the job and the industry where you can relax and renew. You’re playing a long game and that requires time for renewal. (I love this – this can be another full article – maybe as a bonus or at the end of the year!)
Ask Yourself:
None of this is easy. But then again, you aren’t drawn to easy. That’s why you are so successful and so driven. I will remind you that your impact extends far beyond the workplace. Your leadership sets a standard not only for excellence but for the values that transcend boundaries, influencing families and communities. That’s a big responsibility and often daunting. I want, as always, to say thank you for taking on such a big and important task with confidence and conviction.
I look forward to hearing from you as you continue this journey.
With unwavering support,
