This may be one of the hardest things that parents and managers have to do. I remember (as I’m sure every parent does) teaching my daughter to ride a two-wheel bike – running alongside, giving words of encouragement, and finally letting go of the bike, watching and hoping she didn’t crash. She did, and I soothed her sore body and ego, offered words of encouragement, and helped her back on to try again. This same kind of thing happens all the time at work – we train our employees, coach them through practice, and at some point, release them to try out their new skills. Whether it’s on customers or a production line, their first efforts can be awkward, but we must help them learn and grow. I know many managers (and parents) who wanted to do it themselves, but that’s never the way. We’ve all gone through learning phases and the experience from those trial-and-error efforts is what ultimately gave us the confidence to go on. That’s how leaders and parents let people fail and yet not let them be a failure. The key is in the coaching – taking the time, letting them know you’re there and care, listening, guiding, and ultimately being rewarded with their success. The trick is holding back and letting that happen. That’s what builds the trust in our relationships. Help your peeps to learn and grow today.
Stanley Allen McChrystal (born 1954): American retired United States Army general.
Learn more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanley_A._McChrystal
No comments:
Post a Comment