#Teams365 #815: A-Z of Virtual and REmote Team Leadership - G is for Genuine

Being real, authentic or genuine is critical in virtual and team leadership success. Given that many times we are not able to see people regularly, or that we are building relationships virtually at specific touch points, it is important that we really bring our genuine, or authentic self to conversations. Virtual and remote staff teams do not want a leader who is perceived as "plastic" or removed. They want to know that they can be heard when needed, and also left alone to do their work.  Trust plays an even more critical role in virtual team relationships.

Much has been written in topics related to being genuine, including authentic leadership and also presence. Presence is our ability to be fully listening and focused on the person we are talking to. It's also about the confidence or "being" we bring to our business interactions and relationships.

Some resources you may want to check out in both of these areas are:
Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges - Amy Cuddy
or
Bill George's Authentic Leadership Book

This weekend take a few minutes to reflect on these questions:

• Who are you as a leader?
  
• What does being genuine or authentic mean?
• What presence do you bring as a leader?
• How are you present, and fully focused, when you connect with your remote/virtual team leaders?
  

Have a wonderful weekend,
Jennifer

Jennifer Britton
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