As we face the challenges of the future, our leaders must be ready and willing to have tough conversations.
Excusing rude or inappropriate behavior doesn’t help anyone in the long run.
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Here are reasons why leaders make excuses for their staff. Consider if you have a tendency to do any of these yourself.
- The employee is someone they have a personal history with. It can be challenging to create new dynamics when two people have an established relationship and ways of communicating.
- They are conflict avoidant. Confronting issues is an important part of a leader's job, but also a necessary step in learning and development Reframe challenging conversations as “leadership conversations.”.
- They worry that someone will quit if they point out their inappropriate behaviors. This may be true and this may create an opportunity to level up the team with a higher-performing team member
To succeed in business, it’s critical to ensure that your people are doing the best they can do. they may need resources and support that you can provide. If you avoid discussing their challenges, they may never reach their potential.
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What are the most difficult conversations you've had as a leader and what have you learned about yourself in the process?
I'd love to hear your thoughts on leadership conversations!
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