Post by ofrancesconi on Nov 9, 2021 20:01:18 GMT
Leading the Way
A parent, grandparent, relative, or friend:
Always honest, loyal, kind, thoughtful and respectful. He helps me be the best version of myself and challenges me often. He’s there when things are crap and there to help celebrate my wins – either through a hug, a ‘well done!’ or a date night. Always listens without judgement. I’m stronger, a little wiser and more mature because of my husband. I haven’t always liked what he’s had to say, but he keeps me grounded
An employer, manager, supervisor, co-worker:
My greatest leaders treated me with respect, honesty, warmth and kindness. Allowing me space to grow and make mistakes, but also there when I needed them. They expected a high standard of professionalism and be always ethical. My greatest leaders also encouraged me to be myself, giving constructive feedback along the way. They’d reward me with things that were meaningful to me, like flexibility and time off to spend with my family. Hopefully I’m a better leader because I got to see what great leadership looks like. They always made it look so easy!
C. Discussion Post:
• When you celebrate, are you clear about the values you are cheering? Yes, I think we’re clear on what we’re celebrating but I think our team could celebrate more often.
• Do people in your program/organization feel that celebrations are a waste of time or that they are too busy to stop working? If there appears to be a negative reaction, how can you mitigate these feelings?
Most teams I’ve worked in don’t often make celebrating a priority. We achieve one thing and then move on to the next. I think it’s important to allocate time and focus to organizing celebrations, particularly with remote teams. It’s easy to have a team meeting on zoom and go ‘well done’ and then end the call. I think my current team values spending time together, but perhaps we don’t celebrate enough e.g.; virtual drinks.
• How do you think your work environment would change if you embedded encouraging the heart in your work life?
I think that by celebrating more it will increase team cohesion and prevent things like burnout. People need an opportunity to re-charge and be proud of their achievements. We’re a good team, with everyone looking out for each other and wanting to be helpful. With all of us working remotely, it definitely adds a level of complexity and challenge as you don’t have the opportunity to see and acknowledge the little wins throughout the day.
A parent, grandparent, relative, or friend:
Always honest, loyal, kind, thoughtful and respectful. He helps me be the best version of myself and challenges me often. He’s there when things are crap and there to help celebrate my wins – either through a hug, a ‘well done!’ or a date night. Always listens without judgement. I’m stronger, a little wiser and more mature because of my husband. I haven’t always liked what he’s had to say, but he keeps me grounded
An employer, manager, supervisor, co-worker:
My greatest leaders treated me with respect, honesty, warmth and kindness. Allowing me space to grow and make mistakes, but also there when I needed them. They expected a high standard of professionalism and be always ethical. My greatest leaders also encouraged me to be myself, giving constructive feedback along the way. They’d reward me with things that were meaningful to me, like flexibility and time off to spend with my family. Hopefully I’m a better leader because I got to see what great leadership looks like. They always made it look so easy!
C. Discussion Post:
• When you celebrate, are you clear about the values you are cheering? Yes, I think we’re clear on what we’re celebrating but I think our team could celebrate more often.
• Do people in your program/organization feel that celebrations are a waste of time or that they are too busy to stop working? If there appears to be a negative reaction, how can you mitigate these feelings?
Most teams I’ve worked in don’t often make celebrating a priority. We achieve one thing and then move on to the next. I think it’s important to allocate time and focus to organizing celebrations, particularly with remote teams. It’s easy to have a team meeting on zoom and go ‘well done’ and then end the call. I think my current team values spending time together, but perhaps we don’t celebrate enough e.g.; virtual drinks.
• How do you think your work environment would change if you embedded encouraging the heart in your work life?
I think that by celebrating more it will increase team cohesion and prevent things like burnout. People need an opportunity to re-charge and be proud of their achievements. We’re a good team, with everyone looking out for each other and wanting to be helpful. With all of us working remotely, it definitely adds a level of complexity and challenge as you don’t have the opportunity to see and acknowledge the little wins throughout the day.