Harriet Green OBE’s Post

My approach to management is to care about my team no matter what we're going through together. Each person has a story, a life and maybe even a dream that they want to reach that I can support them to reach. My glory is when they thrive and my achievement is their success. I can be hard on individuals on the team sometimes when hoping to see more from them, though that is my learning. Encouragement is a secret weapon. Leaders need it most.

For the 1-1s with your directs, I would recommend more frequently than once a month. Twice a month with no fixed agenda.

Thanks for sharing... what do you feel is the main cause for this?

Harriet Green great read as always. I've always tried to keep it simple with my teams and have been very lucky to not have had any toxic situations yet with either a boss or team member over the year. Difficult yes , but that's expected when we have to be authentic and call a spade out. My tips would be - if we can keep things transactional . That's always worked for me. Giving feedback instantly , so it's about the transaction or task , also helps as the other person or sometimes our ownselves understand what's expected, what didn't go well or what did and was fantastic when it's immediate and good or bad news/tough feedback ( especially) is given and finished. Then it's important to let go for both parties , as that's why this transactional approach works . The next transaction/task and interaction with the team member starts from scratch , no baggage and no need to assume this person or even us ( if we are on the other side) will not do as expected. Infact being positive about most things really helps move on. This has worked for me and I've learnt over the years , it works best with teams too. - Being open to what someone is saying about you , listening and not reacting ( tough) helps . It's always two ways.

Men do not share their vulnerability. It goes against the dna.! covid is challenging to everyone's insecurity. Top leaders are endowed and encourage globally and know how to share themselves. The insecure males forum may only be found at the bottom of a pint,whiskey,mead perhaps. Takes courage for a male designed to be desirable and reliable perhaps. The idea of telling your spouse, you are insecure feels self defeating for some.?

Great advice as always Harriet Green Sadly I’m not surprised by the figures. Standard leadership training without any attention on Emotional intelligence competencies and a specific focus on self leadership are generally missing. A huge dose of personal introspection is essential 1st and withought this most leadership program initiatives will fail....what a waste of time and money 🤷♀️

Inspirational leadership can make such a difference! We need great leaders as well as smart people. From my experience of leaders and inspiring others there are some things that I have found to make a difference. Be authentic, people will see through if you are not. Vulnerability, it’s ok to not be perfect, no one is. Lead by example, don’t ask people to do something you wouldn’t do. Ask for and actually listen to feedback from your team and peers, it can be really positive. Care, taking some time to listen and understand can make a big difference. Don’t be afraid to lead differently, Jacinta Arden is such a great example of this.

thanks Harriet Green This is so well put together by you… people managers are the figures we look up… the relationship between employee and manager makes the culture of the organization… employee experience is the way they get treated… back to basics … communicate, be visible, be a listener, inspire by sharing stories, create a culture of recognition…

It does make for depressing reading, Harriet. Given the global challenges ahead of us, it also shows the opportunity - think what we could achieve and change as leaders develop their abilities to let their teams flourish. In answer to your question, though, there are my thoughts. 1. Self knowledge and clarity. Know your values and expectations, and be clear about both. 2. Do what it takes to broaden the number of tools at your disposal. Read, observe, experiment. 3. Context, context, context. Knowing what your values are, having a broad set of tools at your disposal, apply wisdom to your knowledge based on the context you find yourself in. One way of doing things doesn't fit all cultures / employees / scenarios / etc. And all the above with humour. Humour makes the world a better place.

Love this Harriet Green. Number 1 & 3 particularly resonate with me. Really open and transparent with you beliefs, what you love, your values etc... and combining it with an active listening, growth mindset to always be learning from those you work with.