Great leaders are comfortable in the space of not knowing. Great leaders are also comfortable in knowing that they make a mistake, or many mistakes, along the way. In today’s business environment of ongoing change, and where we need to rely on others, worrying about getting it always “RIGHT” sets us up for failure, or at very least, makes our work very stressful.
In my former work with the UN and in the international sector I had to become comfortable as a leader in knowing that there might never be a perfect solution. That most of the time I would have to make decisions when all the information, resources, skills and people where not available.
Analysis leads to paralysis, and if we are too concerned with making a mistake we miss opportunities. Of course, it’s important to act in our best intent and with our best ability, and it’s important to recognize that mistakes do happen. Recovery after a mistake, can be even more important than the mistake itself.
Questions to consider:
Where are you concerned you might drop the ball?
Who can support you in having your back?
Where do you need to become more comfortable with uncertainty?
Where might mistakes be inevitable? What can you do to mitigate or be comfortable with this? What recovery is absolutely essential?
What shift is needed for you around this area?
Have a great week,
Jennifer
Jennifer Britton
Potentials Realized - Leadership | Teamwork | Coaching Skills Training for Leaders
Supporting Team Leaders One Conversation at a Time(TM)
Consider joining us for an upcoming Teams365 Team Leader Coaching Group
OR The Team365 Leader Foundations Module on Time Management starting August 7
(416)996-8326
In my former work with the UN and in the international sector I had to become comfortable as a leader in knowing that there might never be a perfect solution. That most of the time I would have to make decisions when all the information, resources, skills and people where not available.
Analysis leads to paralysis, and if we are too concerned with making a mistake we miss opportunities. Of course, it’s important to act in our best intent and with our best ability, and it’s important to recognize that mistakes do happen. Recovery after a mistake, can be even more important than the mistake itself.
Questions to consider:
Where are you concerned you might drop the ball?
Who can support you in having your back?
Where do you need to become more comfortable with uncertainty?
Where might mistakes be inevitable? What can you do to mitigate or be comfortable with this? What recovery is absolutely essential?
What shift is needed for you around this area?
Have a great week,
Jennifer
Jennifer Britton
Potentials Realized - Leadership | Teamwork | Coaching Skills Training for Leaders
Supporting Team Leaders One Conversation at a Time(TM)
Consider joining us for an upcoming Teams365 Team Leader Coaching Group
OR The Team365 Leader Foundations Module on Time Management starting August 7
(416)996-8326
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