Maria and Michelle are back with a new series about which they are extremely excited. This time around, they are taking a deep dive on mentorship, and they begin today by sharing some of their own observations and experiences surrounding this crucial component for new leaders, as well as some ideas to help you prepare for future episodes. They also give a glimpse of the quality of guests they have lined up to appear during the series, so get ready to take notes and pick up some tips and advice to help make your leadership experience a successful one.
Our hosts start by looking at challenges that first time leaders face, some advice they wish they had received, the importance of finding balance in employee relationships, and some traps into which some leaders can fall. They go on to explain consistency and sameness, the Goldilocks situation, micromanaging, the FedEx leadership analogy, and how to offer feedback in a constructive way. They finish up by reviewing the nature of accountability and what listeners can do to get prepared for future episodes. As you will hear, the level of enthusiasm and expertise is through the roof for this series – definitely one you do not want to miss.
The Finer Details of This Episode:
Quotes:
“One thing you never get unless you have a mentor is advice, or things to look out for in your role as a manager.”
“It is really bad advice to tell you not to get to know your team.”
“You can't be overly friendly or let things slide.”
“How are they ever going to learn to do it correctly, if you don't let them?”
“You can't be the only person that knows how to do something, or you're setting everyone up for failure.”
“What that means is every person is held to the same expectations, the same policies, the same procedures, the same code of conduct, it does not mean that you're necessarily going to communicate with me the same way you would Maria, because we're different people.”
“Stop telling people who know what to do, how to do their jobs, because eventually they will stop doing their jobs.”
“You literally have to inspire them and then walk alongside with them to see where they're struggling, and you can pull them out.”
“I hate the idea that shit rolls downhill.”
“Feedback doesn't have to be nasty, people.”
“Accountability doesn't mean go yell at them for not doing a good job.”
“We all make the same mistakes as first time leaders.”
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