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Two Questions
What are the blind spots within your organization?
What are the blind spots within your organization, and how can you identify them? While experience and focus are valuable leadership traits, they can sometimes hinder our long-term success. As leaders, we often concentrate on achieving our goals and then quickly moving on to the next. However, if we continually measure success by accomplishing the same goals, should we consider redesigning the system instead of solving the same problems repeatedly?
Take some time to reflect on your system. Are there any short-term measures of success you rely on that could potentially harm your long-term success and growth?
Do you really trust others to solve problems?
As a leader, your initial instinct when faced with a problem might be to solve it immediately. This approach works well for simple issues that require quick answers. However, often the problems we encounter are complex, with various factors influencing the situation. As organizations and systems grow, decision-makers can become greatly removed from the original problem.
For systems to function effectively, it's vital to establish trust at all levels. There's a significant difference between delegating responsibility and truly empowering others to problem-solve. Reflect on a situation where someone attempted to solve a problem for you without your input - was the solution effective?
Before offering a solution, ensure you fully understand the problem at hand!
Two Thoughts
Lead Like a Mom!
"When I grew up, I woke up every day and my mom was there. I took it for granted. She’s never tired – or she never showed it. Be as tough as your mothers. They show up all the time.”
— Mike Krzyzewski #TheChampionsMind— Dr. Jim Afremow (@goldmedalmind)
12:04 AM • Nov 5, 2018
The Change Process - Start with Feelings!
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