To me, the best part of working in an organization was the opportunity to brainstorm with other professionals: every need subjected to diverse ideas, perspectives, personalities, backgrounds, interests, and goals. Leadership is about fostering and nurturing and respecting that kind of exchange, all the while seeking the best ideas: it’s less about the leader than the exercise to arrive at what’s best. Whether planning for the future or deciding what to do today, two heads are always better than one. This kind of collaboration is the best form of decision making, team building, professional development, personal growth, and progressive employee relations. If you’re interested in morale – listen to your team when deciding what needs to get done and how. If you’re interested in building competencies and confidence – ask them to get involved with you in the business of planning and decision making. When you need ideas, remember that, like pizza dough, they’re best when tossed around. And if you’re wondering about how to get millennials engaged, just ask them: they, like most of us, like to be involved in these kinds of meaningful exercises at work. Toss that around today.
Anna Marie Quindlen (b. 1952): American author, journalist, and opinion columnist.
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