Three simple questions . . .
- If you knew you could not fail and those around you would wholeheartedly support you, what would you do?
- Are you doing it?
- If not, then why?
Oh, and one final question . . .
If your reason for not doing something is that you’re afraid of failing or being judged . . . how much worse would that be than never having tried?
Think about it . . . and share your thoughts below . . . if you dare . . .
And remember this: it’s better to do something imperfectly than to do nothing perfectly.
(Thanks to Robert H. Schuller)
Do you stay out of your employees’ way and allow them to problem solve? If not, consider that you are likely the sort of boss who is a top-down, micromanager. The command-and-control model works well in the military but results in tremendous dysfunction for work teams. Hierarchical control often results in a vicious cycle in which the work team is rendered ineffective and unvalued.
Take care to not give your followers an acid bath—that’s what Maurer (1994) calls harsh feedback. Consider that the word feedback takes its root in the word “feed.” Feeding allows us to grow, and if we enjoy healthy food, our bodies are nourished. Consider healthy feedback as a tool for positive change, increased self-awareness, and (when delivered appropriately) allows us to grow and be nourished.
