Understanding the numbers is key. But numbers don't make decisions; people do. The more we as leaders understand about how to draw the best from people, the more willing we will be to create cultures that value interpersonal collaboration. Collaboration relies on connection, and genuine connection requires us to communicate with one another effectively, even when it feels uncomfortable.
Do your team trust you? In all situations? Do you trust your team?
As a leader you are responsible for being your best self, and for the impact you have on your people.
Imagine if you could be true to your values and work to your strengths. Imagine if you didn't compromise yourself to please others and the world didn't end if you said I don't know, no, or not now.
How much potential contribution is squandered because of an inability to deal with uncomfortable feelings – your own and others?
Imagine if you felt calm and composed, even under pressure, and had the courage to say what needs to be said. Imagine if you felt prepared and confident so challenging conversations were no longer difficult for you.
Are you aware of how your emotions impact your actions and interactions? And ultimately organisational results? For centuries we have divided mind and body, valuing reason over emotion. But new research is fundamentally changing our understanding about how our brains and body work. What might be possible when you leverage both your reason and emotion?
A director at 33 I learnt that to have an impact required you to be brave, bold and to build strong working relationships. It wasn’t enough to be technically excellent; being true to myself and treating people right was key. As each individual has their own needs and wants It makes sense to me to tailor approaches and solutions to each unique situation. I’ll be happy to explore yours on an individual, team or organisational basis when we talk so we can work out what suits you.
Imagine what it will feel like when you...
Feel like yourself at work every day, understand your values and play to your strengths. Navigate uncertainty and uncomfortable situations with ease and learn how to embrace both reason and emotion.
Imagine how your team will feel when they...
Are fully engaged at work, feel confident to openly discuss and resolve issues and that their contribution is recognised. Feel like they belong, are valued, respected and connected to you, one another and the wider organisation.
Imagine the possibilities when you and your team...
Have a genuine and meaningful connection. Feel secure challenging one another to grow and excel. Perform at your best.
"Susan brought independent and inventive thought to exploring issues with us. She took us through a range of creative exercises that remained on-point while getting the team to think in ways that we wouldn’t normally. Her focus was how to build empathy to promote more collaborative relationships. Communication being key. It was insightful for us as a team to learn how to dig deeper into the root cause of what might really be behind feedback we receive.
I would recommend Susan if you are exploring how to build better working relationships with support services teams and the wider organisation. She will help you understand how to work out what colleagues really want so you can better meet their expectations and needs. Oh, and you’ll have fun too."
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