Gossip is weakness reaching for power.
Don’t undermine the people you depend on. Strong teams aren’t built by spreading venom.
Real leaders feel strong when they strengthen others.
The cure for gossip isn’t silence; it’s learning to praise others to others.
Isolation is destructive security. Use the “Call Five People” rule to shatter your silo.
When You Lead in Isolation…
Perception narrows.
Judgment dulls.
Mistakes multiply.
Influence shrinks.
Doubt amplifies.
Ego solidifies.
Failure compounds.
Who should you call? What should you ask?
My granddaughter likes strawberry glazed donuts from Dunkin’. I was disappointed she played with her phone under the table.
I asked curiously, “What are you playing?” She said it was a make-up game.
I said, “Could you show me how you do that?” I leaned in and learned how to choose and mix colors.
Relational Lessons for Leaders
Don’t choose between results and relationships. Pressure produces compliance. Relationships multiply results.
Fear stand aloof. Courage cares.
Thin relationships yield disappointing results. Who brings their best? Someone who feels disregarded. Or someone who believes the boss cares.
When you don’t care about people, the team conforms but doesn’t commit.
5 Steps to Relentless Results
Poor relationship skills limit leaders. Human ties strengthen us to face challenges. Confidence requires connection.
Detached leaders have friction-filled teams.
Efficiency without humanity weakens performance.
Efficiency is a tool. Humanity is the fuel.
Productivity takes the shortest path. Humanity energizes the will to walk it.
Authority builds barriers between people. You overcome by showing interest.
The person with power is responsible to move first.
If you aspire to lead, show interest.
Here’s how…
