I work with leaders in different industries, with different tenure and different skill sets. One common trend exists through them all…each has leadership failures on a regular basis.
Why?
Because people are emotional beings, workloads are always shifting, and stress is ever-fluctuating. We have good days and bad days, read situations correctly and incorrectly, sometimes get it right and other times get it wrong.
Instead of beating yourself up or sticking your head in the sand, look at these as opportunities to learn.
How?
Regularly ask yourself: “What’s my greatest leadership failure in the last 2 weeks?”
This simple reflection prompt may open the door to:
- Crafting a new strategy for the next time you encounter this scenario
- Repairing something that was handled poorly
- Considering things from the other person’s perspective
- Processing emotions so you can regain a level head
Overall, it will improve your understanding. And with self-awareness being the #1 predictor of executive success (according to a study at Cornell University), this regular practice will improve your soft skills and leadership ability.
Unsure how to do this on your own? Reach out for a complimentary coaching session.
Make it a great day!
Halle
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1. Could your team benefit from upgrading their leadership? Inquire about Leadership Essentials Academy, a 6-month leadership training & coaching cohort for new and emerging leaders.
2. Time for a new journal? Pick up a new copy of my Know Thyself Journal for daily support towards your most important intentions for the next 90 days.
3. Are you into individual assessments? Here is a link to take a free Core Values Assessment (CVI). It only takes 10 minutes and measures your innate, unchanging nature. Take it yourself and feel free to forward it to a friend, too.