Shifting away from the drama a team has come through and resetting energy and perspectives toward a more positive future can be a challenge. Occasionally rehashing war stories to relish the bonds formed under pressure can be instructive if done to inform future actions. However, focusing on these times as a way to hold on to the connections formed can keep you (and those you lead) stuck in the past, failing to move forward.
Here's some simple advice on imbuing those connections with generative energy and repurposing them for the future you're working toward.
Are you a drama addict? Ask yourself whether anything in this video sounds familiar. If so, it may be time to get the monkey off your back. Becoming aware of your habits - especially those that keep you entangled in webs of drama - is a starting point for addressing how you may unknowingly contribute to an unhealthy environment.
There is a path to healing. Moving from conflict to reconciliation requires two main elements, but within each, there is real work to be done. In this video, I delve into what they are and why they are important. The critical takeaway to note is this: acknowledging a problem and how you contributed to it must be accompanied by a meaningful investment in a sustainable solution for a true reconciliation to exist.
What is servant leadership? Aside from it being my favorite approach to leadership, it is the truest form of responsibility to others and is in service of their growth. It builds trust by creating a culture of honesty, transparency, humility, empowerment, and support, and always has a collective goal as the North Star. In this short video learn why it’s so important in organizations today and how to make it a daily practice.
Trust allows us to feel secure and confident in our interactions with one another. It creates a foundation of safety and reliability, making it easier for us to open up, communicate, and collaborate effectively. It’s the key to intimacy and emotional connection, while in professional relationships, it’s essential for teamwork, productivity, and effective problem-solving. So when it’s in need of repair the challenges can be endless. Watch this video to learn the most important steps in the rebuilding process.
We’re better together. Working in peer groups can be a valuable learning and growth experience, helping you to build relationships, and gain new perspectives. In both the act of giving value to and receiving value from others, we become better versions of ourselves and create opportunities to develop rich communities. In this video, I share more on how best to leverage these valued cohorts.
There is endless talk about how to achieve success, but very little on how to define it for yourself. After watching this short video, take time to reflect on what might be an authentic definition that not only resonates but inspires you.
Usually considered unsavory and sometimes forbidden vocabulary, four-letter words can have myriad meanings depending on who you're talking to. The word 'wait' is exactly that for me. It's a word that most people give no special attention to, but in my case, it goes against the essence of how I want to move in the world. Watch this short video to understand why. And afterward, think about words that represent and spark a key characteristic of who you are and how you want to move through the world.
In order for any transition (professional or personal) to be successful requires a few important elements. Truly owning the decision to make any change in your life is the starting point. From there it's a journey of iterative learning, occasional laughs to help soften rough patches, and finding effective ways to gather the feedback that becomes invaluable in informing your path. These are just some of the ingredients needed to support your individual growth, ensuring that you reap value in the process, and end up in a position that's better than where you started.
Waiting for external validation to pursue what's in alignment with your values won’t make the challenges you come up against any easier. Instead, it delays your learning process along with the deep satisfaction you have to gain from living on your own terms and choosing the potential adventures that interest and excite you. Start by knowing that you have permission to do what feels right for you.
Many of us are paralyzed by the belief that there's a predetermined and perfect set of qualifications or tools needed before we can step into something new. I disagree! Getting started requires you to grant yourself permission and know that you have enough of what you need for those initial steps and whatever else is necessary can be obtained along the way.
Joanne Heyman is internationally recognized as a thought leader, innovator and key advisor within the pro-social sector. She is a highly sought-after coach, strategic advisor, lecturer, and facilitator. To engage her as a speaker or contributor to collective discourse, contact her team at info@heymanpartners.com.
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