Post by Stacey Fraser on Jun 8, 2021 10:26:24 GMT
Lesson #3
D. On the discussion board, please discuss the following:
1. Are you more of a Why, a What, or a How person? Where do YOU begin when "selling" your vision?
I am more of a “why” person. I love what I do and the reason I continue doing what I do is because of how it helps other people. My passion is helping other people and my program not only helps people, but it keeps people living in their homes versus living in places like nursing homes. It is a somewhat simple vision, but easily understood for those that are looking for more than a paycheck. Our work is paperwork intensive, but the result is simple and easily understood by those wanting to fulfill a need to help and make an impactful difference in people’s lives. It is a simple vision to sell if the right people are in place to hear and see it.
2. How do you help your team (or your colleagues) "see the vision, live it, and breathe it"? (See Chapter 5 Winning)
I help my team by telling them and reminding them of the vision. I point out every day in some way, what the vision is and the impact we, as a team, have in making it come to fruition. Any problem or coaching opportunity can also easily become an opportunity for a reminder, as well, with positive reinforcement ~ “see, Nicole, you made that happen for him” or “see, Nicole, that is how you can make it happen for him”.
3. What types of questions might you ask of your team that are "answered with action"?
I think the key to having your team “answer questions with action”, would be to, like Welch said, ask a lot of questions, constantly. I think asking questions with “what can”, “how do”, and simply “why” would be the most thought provoking, and if asked over and over, would be the most impactful, causing action.
4. What one thing would you add to Welch's "Leadership Rules"?
“Be Genuine” is the rule I would add. Leading, in my opinion, must come from a place of genuineness, of honesty, integrity and true belief. Successful leading cannot be faked, it cannot be effectively done “half a**ed”.
D. On the discussion board, please discuss the following:
1. Are you more of a Why, a What, or a How person? Where do YOU begin when "selling" your vision?
I am more of a “why” person. I love what I do and the reason I continue doing what I do is because of how it helps other people. My passion is helping other people and my program not only helps people, but it keeps people living in their homes versus living in places like nursing homes. It is a somewhat simple vision, but easily understood for those that are looking for more than a paycheck. Our work is paperwork intensive, but the result is simple and easily understood by those wanting to fulfill a need to help and make an impactful difference in people’s lives. It is a simple vision to sell if the right people are in place to hear and see it.
2. How do you help your team (or your colleagues) "see the vision, live it, and breathe it"? (See Chapter 5 Winning)
I help my team by telling them and reminding them of the vision. I point out every day in some way, what the vision is and the impact we, as a team, have in making it come to fruition. Any problem or coaching opportunity can also easily become an opportunity for a reminder, as well, with positive reinforcement ~ “see, Nicole, you made that happen for him” or “see, Nicole, that is how you can make it happen for him”.
3. What types of questions might you ask of your team that are "answered with action"?
I think the key to having your team “answer questions with action”, would be to, like Welch said, ask a lot of questions, constantly. I think asking questions with “what can”, “how do”, and simply “why” would be the most thought provoking, and if asked over and over, would be the most impactful, causing action.
4. What one thing would you add to Welch's "Leadership Rules"?
“Be Genuine” is the rule I would add. Leading, in my opinion, must come from a place of genuineness, of honesty, integrity and true belief. Successful leading cannot be faked, it cannot be effectively done “half a**ed”.