Food for thought or fuel on the fire of self-doubt?
The idea of feedback can fill us with dread, or arouse our curiosity.
5 October 2023
The idea of feedback can fill us with dread, or arouse our curiosity.
Feeling rejected or like we don’t belong may lead us to start to shape-shift, to put on a mask, to be something we’re not.
As a leader, particularly a senior leader, you’ll know that what you’re there to achieve in your company is not the same as when you were in a more junior role.
It can be really hard as a leader to take the time to pause, zoom out, hover above, and see the bigger picture.
Many of us show up in social or work settings pretending to be someone we aren’t. It helps us to fit in, feel like we belong.
How well do you know yourself, your habits of thought, your assumptions?
Building relationships at work takes time, and effort, so patience, commitment and consistency are key.
With new insights comes the opportunity for learning where your untapped potential lies.
Are you using metaphorical armour to protect yourself at work?
Leadership today is not what it used to be. Expectations have moved on. Yet, all too often, old, toxic styles of leadership persist.
