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Identifying the skills needed for the future
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Know that Trust Is Given, Not Earn.
People are hired because they’re experts in their fields or show potential to do great work. Withholding trust can make them feel you’re not acknowledging the skills that brought them to the table in the first place, and potentially lead them to resent you.
Remember that you hired your team members for a reason. It all comes down to trust. If you want to show confidence in your direct reports and develop a respectful relationship, give them the benefit of the doubt. You want to build an environment where people feel safe enough to experiment, fail, learn from their mistakes, and grow.
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Eliminate Blame Culture
Blaming others for your problems can diminish your (and your team members’) accountability. When you use blame — as opposed to thoughtful analysis and communication — to diagnose an issue, you turn yourself into a passive victim and encourage your direct reports to do the same.
If something...
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Asking The Right Question
Instead of asking “Who’s at fault?”, strong leaders ask, “Where did the process break down?”
Discussing how to prevent a mistake — rather than shaming colleagues and peers — goes a long way in promoting trust on your team as opposed to fear o...
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Build a Culture of Feedback from The Start
Set up regular (weekly or biweekly) one-on-one meetings with each member of your team to ensure open and honest communication. During these meetings, check-in with them about any challenges they may be facing, what they need from you to do their best work, and how you can improve as their boss or...
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When Is It Okay To Ask For Help
Ask for help. While it may seem like a hard task when you’re a new leader, remind yourself that you don’t have to know it all.
Reach out to your trusted peers, mentors, or your own manager. Don’t let the initial stress of your new role turn into the chronic stress of burnout. Speak up and a...
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Create Team Rituals to Build Trust with Your Coworkers
In the hybrid world of work, new managers may be faced with a difficult challenge: leading a team who you have never met in person. This means you’ll likely need to build trust and camaraderie between people in different locations and time zones.
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Empower people.
People want to be trusted to manage their own work. When you tell people that you trust them to get the job done, they are motivated to prove you right. It makes them feel that their work has an impact.
The root of conflict is not feeling heard
Show the other party empathy. Validate their concern and give them your full attention.
Above all else, people want to know they are being heard. Every argument is about "Did you see me? Did you hear me?"
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