I'm interested in how leaders can deliver together on ambitious strategies. getty My company has worked with thousands of leaders in all sorts of industries, functions and levels, and it's striking to me how often we talk to leaders.
They feel isolated from connection with their direct reports, to.
But they lack sense of connection, camaraderie and support because of held mindsets about what it means to be leader..
While it's true that being the maker for tough choices can be part of the job, that does not have to drive pervasive and day to day..
I've had the opportunity to see first-hand how working to create alignment across leadership teams opens channels to support authentic connections and to establish built-in networks for leaders to experience their roles differently.
Well-aligned teams consistently • Have rich and productive conversations while still respecting decision rights. • Make the space for human connections without compromising roles and responsibilities. • Move to action on ambitious goals and objectives. • Support peers and colleagues in doing hard things. • Have some fun together while getting things done..
Try these three ideas to challenge the quo and build deeper connections to build momentum and accelerate results. 1.
Challenge yourself to reach out to in department to learn more about what they doing and how it intersects with what you do.
In my experience, leaders and teams that invest alignment are faster to take action, decision making and more likely to feel sense of connection and value at work.
This, in turn, can drive better results and reduce the persistent sense of loneliness many leaders experience..
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