The purpose of transparency is to be seen for who you are. It’s awkward when your inner critic berates you. It’s difficult for those seduced by power and authority. It’s impossible when leaders lack self-awareness.
Transparency is noble in concept but tricky in practice.
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A baby’s giggle, an insult, and being trusted with new responsibilities all have one thing in common. They’re triggers.
Frustration triggers me to talk louder. I choose to do the opposite. I ask questions and soften my tone. That’s my goal, at least.
Turn triggers into advantage.
Bright meetings point to energized people. Lousy meetings point to poor leadership.
When everyone groans before team meetings, it’s time to:
#1. Restructure the way you run meetings.
#2. Refocus on purpose and mission. Why meet in the first place?
#3. Remove deadwood. Teams rise when you jettison weight.
#4. Retire the team.
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If dreaming worked, you’d already be there. I bet you’re already working hard. Here are four secrets to achievement people often miss.
#1. Find the problem you’re built to solve.
People who achieve success create and drive solutions. Who are you trying to help? How?
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All Voices Aren’t Equal
Don’t listen to everyone. Some voices aren’t relevant. Some people have 10 opinions before breakfast. Some voices are worth your time. Some aren’t.
Wise leaders listen broadly, but selectively.
Here’s how to evaluate someone’s voice.
You don’t know people’s motivation. You’re not a mind reader. Sometimes you don’t understand your own inner drives.
Motivations are invisible. People do what they do for unseen reasons. Sometimes people actively hide their motivations.
It’s dangerous to imagine you understand people’s inner drives.
You can work at it.
