Wed 12 Jan 2022
| Interpreting Feedback on Your Leadership |
| Have you ever gotten inconsistent feedback about your leadership style? For example, one person says that you’re a micromanager, while someone else feels they don’t get enough of your attention. Don't dismiss these mixed messages. Approach them with curiosity to interpret what’s going on. (1) First, identify your intentions as a leader and ask whether they’re clear to your team. A gap between your intentions and impact may be what’s triggering people’s responses. (2) Second, figure out who brings out your best and worst qualities — and why. Are you unknowingly favoring one set of colleagues at the expense of others? (3) Finally, be intentional about your decision-making, rather than reflexively acting on old assumptions. To become a more consistent, self-aware leader, you need to be mindful of what’s actually happening in front of you. |
| This tip is adapted from “How to Make Sense of Conflicting Feedback on Your Leadership,” by Ron Carucci |
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