How can we use the concept of setting boundaries to create more connection within our teams? This week guest co-host Lisa Dempsey, CPCC, PCC, CEO and Founder of Leadership Labs International, and I discuss the concept of using boundaries to drive connection and co-create more harmoniously. Here are a few key highlights from our discussion.
- Using boundaries to connect as opposed to disconnect
- The costs of a lack of boundaries within our teams
- Finding the sweet spots of energy-motivation and engagement
- Defining where our responsibilities begin and end
- Tips to effectively communicate boundaries
- Self-discovery: Getting crisp about who we are and are not as a leader
- Team-discovery: Connecting and listening to others
- Organization-discovery: Understanding the bigger picture and our shared goals
- Reframing the limiting belief that boundaries are unacceptable in the workplace
- Increasing employee retention with an environment of healthy boundaries
- Benefits achieved by setting healthy boundaries
- Examples of relationships improved through boundary conversations
- Compassion versus responsibility for feelings of others
