Fear doesn’t stop leaders and managers from showing up. It’s being an imposter because of not feeling good (or smart enough) or impression making (ie trying to make others like you for political reasons).
Two things happen when you do:
That lack of vulnerability kills bravery, innovation and our greatest work.
Fail to create psychological safe work spaces where others can show up, share, dissent, collaborate and voice their opinions. It’s how you create the top 1% highest performing and most engaged teams.
Don’t hide. There are real business costs when you and others do.
Show up even when you don’t want to or feel like it.
People want to see the real you. They will follow your behaviors.
You are the most powerful when you do. Don’t forget it.
“Do I trust this leader, individual or organization?” is rarely the right question. That assumes “blanket trust.”
Trust is typically more about the context of situation or interaction. You might trust your plumber to fix your pipes, but not to give you financial advice. You may trust XYZ’s product, but you may not trust it’s a great place to work at.
Instead ask, “Do I trust [person/organization] to do [what]?” Then it’s directed at the specific situation and not a blanket statement.
This also goes to the nature of trust and how we use in the world and with relationships!
Many times you can’t choose the emotions you feel (although your self-awareness and thoughts can dictate quite a bit). BUT you CAN choose which emotions you share (and react to).
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence is the ability to recognize your emotions and your emotional landscape.
It’s also in part recognizing filtering them and learning how to express them appropriately and respectfully in business settings.
The old adage think before you speak also works with your emotions!
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