Description

In this episode, we'll consider this misconception from your team's viewpoint and ease your mind regarding the need to have all the answers. Finally, we'll conclude with some points related to why is best that you don't have or share your answers.

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Show Notes:

• The misconception
  • To be a good leader, I need to have all the right answers
  • My team expects me to know everything
  • My team is looking to me for answers
• Your team's viewpoint
  • No one expects you to have all the right answers
  • No one expects you to know everything
  • These are falsehoods we create in our own mind
  • Your team expects you to be transparent, honest, & committed
  • Your team is looking to you for decisions or direction - not all the answers
• Why it's better when you don't have all the answers
  • Your team doesn't want to be micromanaged
  • Your team has some (even many) of the answers already
  • Your team needs the freedom to express their opinions, answers, & experiences
  • Your team needs the opportunity to be heard, to contribute
  • Your team needs to  witness your data gathering & decision making process
  • Your team needs to see you humble yet committed