Harnessing Being Receptive, Understanding, & Acting
Yesterday, when discussing a current project with a great leader I have had the opportunity to serve as a mentor for, she shared some positive feedback from a team member she serves. This leader and the team member were having a one-on-one meeting and the team member told her that, as a leader, she practiced three great qualities: being receptive, understanding, and acting. This leader then shared that she had learned those three qualities from me. She told me I had modeled those for her. I tell you this story not to brag but to reinforce the power of modeling the qualities we espouse.
Now, let’s talk about being receptive, understanding, and acting. These are exceptional leadership qualities because they foster trust, collaboration, and effective problem-solving. Receptiveness allows us to listen genuinely and consider diverse perspectives, leading to more informed decisions. This receptiveness may even involve us being open minded to new ideas or ideas contrary to our own.
Understanding helps us empathize with our teams and stakeholders, creating a supportive environment that encourages engagement and loyalty. I have also learned that understanding also leads to appreciation of where the other person is coming from. Appreciation is an important part of understanding that I believe many times gets left out.
Acting promptly on insights and feedback demonstrates decisiveness and commitment, inspiring confidence and driving positive change. Together, these three attributes build a strong, cohesive team and enable us to navigate challenges with empathy and agility.
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