There are best practices and there are times to throw out the rules. Establishing those fences takes time and a lot of energy.
There are so many things about moving into a management or leadership role that, on paper, are simple when, in reality, are really freaking hard.
Here’s a short list of simple things that are really hard to do well.
There are best practices and there are times to throw out the rules. Establishing those fences takes time and a lot of energy.
Teaching is very different than showing. “Do this” is not an effective mode of teaching. Teaching includes providing space to practice new skills without recourse.
The learning process and sponsoring others requires both. It can be such a grey area and is very much dependent on the individual you’re working with.
Providing context is great. Using your team as your therapy session is not so great.
It can be really shitty when trying to be the leader you want to be when you don’t have a leader you want to work for. REALLY FREAKING HARD!