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There's something out of place if you agree with absolutely everything your upper management says or does.
Then, why did they hire you? What value do you bring, if any? How does your voice and role make a difference? Be leery of people in your company or organization who flatter just for the sake of appearing to be a team player. You can agree with someone, superficially, on the outside, but disagree with them internally. People might see your smile and hear your nice words, but they don't see you spewing on the inside. When you agree quickly and mechanically with pretty much everything, people may be more willing to cross moral/ethical/vocational/personal boundaries with you or even take advantage of you because they know you won't complain. You'll say yes and be on with it. As I get older, I have more respect for those co-workers and managers who are willing to give friendly push-back, with good reason. Questioning an action, policy or decision doesn't mean you're unprofessional or negative. It means you care. As a leader, your team should never question what mood you're in, whether or not you have their best interest at heart, or whether they can trust you. Everything you say and do must be coherent and transparent.
(Related side-note: If you're a parent, you're a leader. If you're a older brother, you're a leader. If you're a teacher, you're a leader. And the list goes on. You don't need a fancy title to be a leader.) Don't be afraid to wear your emotions on your sleeves. You should. If you're happy, they should know it. If you're upset, they should know it. This is the what-you-see-is-what-you-get leadership method. No hidden agendas. No harbored emotions. No need for anyone to ask your assistant if you're in a good mood today. Clear the confusion and have a pulse on the feelings your team is feeling. Everyone on your team should know where you stand on pretty much most, if not all, topics and they should feel safe to talk to you. As in water face reflects face, So the heart of man reflects man. - Proverbs 27:19 |
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