Response D

[Lorna Beaton]

Post:

What struck you most about the readings and video? I have set myself up nicely over the years by challenging myself out of my comfort zone and beyond the boundaries of my role. I have also been successful with developing succession plans to create talent pool.


Were there things with which you disagreed? I agree most people do not necessarily work out of their comfort zone or enjoy that. Ironically, I think I am more comfortable and productive constantly challenging myself to work out with my comfort zone. Ironically, more anxious when things are at a constant.


What do you want to get out of your STRETCH ASSIGNMENT? I tend to takeover tasks/projects if they are not going at the pace I want or indeed as effective as I envisioned. I can become frustrated when people are not as productive or as fast paced as I would like. Ideally, I want to be in a situation whereby I can let go of more standard tasks I do and sit back to let others take the lead on projects, tasks, meetings, feedback etc. This adaptation will enable me to respect my peers growth and allow more focus own personal development journey.


Reflecting back on your 360 results, your current leadership skills and areas where you need to learn and grow, what kind of stretch assignment will serve you best? Allow others to take the lead my pace sometimes leaves people behind. I am learning I am a perfectionist something I would not have thought of before. I am also learning not give myself such a hard time, I guess this is the perfectionist in me as my feedback has been great and pretty humbling.

[kwashburn]

Hi Lorna,



It sounds like you are very self aware that you have a tendency to take over projects and tasks that you feel are not going at the pace you would like, and this likely came up in your 360. You also mentioned being more comfortable and productive constantly challenging yourself to work out of your comfort zone and that you are more anxious when things are at a constant. Would you say you feel that way when you are venturing into unknown territories or topics?

In terms of a stretch assignment that serves you best, I would encourage you to push your thinking and "stretch" a bit more. Think about an assignment that you can take more of an active role in that really challenges you and helps you learn more about an unknown area. Just some initial thoughts but looking forward to hearing more about it on our call Friday!

[Marie Sabatino]

Hi Lorna,

I appreciate your commitment to your personal development journey. It sounds like you value productivity and a fast-paced environment quite a bit. I am interested in learning more about how you might give more attention to a process-oriented focus, and all the steps this might involve, as opposed to more of an outcomes-oriented focus. There was some really striking feedback and trends in the 360 results that you shared with me the other day and I would like to revisit them with you, as there could be a real opportunity for growth. Something for you to think about is to what degree will you allow yourself to be vulnerable by allowing some of the more potentially "uncomfortable" feedback to take a front seat. I think you will find that in this module a willingness to embrace and share your vulnerability is a big theme, which may allow you to stretch beyond your comfort zone and grow as both a leader and a person.

I agree with Kelly about pushing the idea for your stretch assignment further... and I look forward to chatting with you about this in our next meeting!

Thanks for sharing,
Marie

[Lorna Beaton]

Thanks Both. Think I am struggling to find a specific stretch that fits the bill as I am always challenging myself and often work out of my comfort zone and role. Collaboration came up with Marie which I think may fit with my points on pace expectations. I should spend more time at the collaboration stage of most things I do, I often jump ahead as my brain is often 5 steps ahead which is not ideal for me and my colleagues. Luckily, my approach was a real benefit with last months group assignment.