Leadership Check-in: Month 2
Month 2: Validation and Empathy
This month, we are honing in on two key areas: Validation for leadership principles and Empathy for Culture and Climate 7 principles, as part of your leadership development and buddy engagement initiatives.
Validation Process:
The Validation Process in leadership involves acknowledging and appreciating the thoughts, feelings, and contributions of team members. It's about affirming their worth and ideas, creating a supportive environment where everyone feels heard and valued. This process enhances team morale, fosters better communication, and encourages a culture of mutual respect and understanding.
Guiding Questions for the Month: Validation
- 1. How will I regularly acknowledge and appreciate the contributions and ideas of my team members?
- 2. How will I ensure that all team members have the opportunity to voice their opinions and feel that their input is valued?
- 3. How will I actively respond to and incorporate team feedback, showing that their opinions matter?
Empathy:
Empathy in leadership involves actively listening to a teammate's perspective without immediately providing solutions. It includes seeking common ground and broadening one's viewpoint when necessary, without being defensive or dismissing others' opinions. Effective empathy-driven leadership requires awareness of body language, clear communication of positive intentions during agreements or disagreements, and leveraging personal knowledge about team members to strengthen alliances.
Guiding Questions for the Month: Empathy
- 1. How can I actively listen to my team members without jumping to solutions immediately, fostering a deeper understanding of their perspectives?
- 2. In what ways can I seek common ground or broaden my viewpoint during disagreements, ensuring inclusivity and respect for diverse opinions?
- 3. How can I leverage my awareness of body language and positive intentions to strengthen alliances and effectively communicate with my team members?
Let's focus on these areas to enhance our leadership skills and contribute positively to our team and organizational culture.
Month 2: Beginning Survey
Click below to access Month 2 guiding questions.
Beginning of month survey