Is your leadership out of balance? Most likely it is, because more than 85 percent of people are strong at either results or relationships. Results people are decisive, introverted, logical and skeptical. Relationship people are supportive, trusting, good listeners and caring. In the long run, balancing both is crucial to success.
Is your leadership out of balance? Most likely it is, because more than 85 percent of people are strong at either results or relationships. Results people are decisive, introverted, logical and skeptical. Relationship people are supportive, trusting, good listeners and caring. In the long run, balancing both is crucial to success.
How do you gain a better balance? Intentionally learn a few behaviors in your weaker area. This is not natural, and therefore often feels awkward, hokey and even phony.
Results-oriented leaders need to soften up. Developing good interpersonal skills is what is needed. For some, it might be learning to give specific, positive feedback. For the rational results group, this can be terrifying; they feel out of control and way out of their comfort zone.
Relationship-oriented leaders need to toughen up. Often this is learning to be more decisive and more direct in giving guidance and setting standards.
Small changes pay big returns. No matter which side of the balance scales you are on, adapting new behaviors on your weak side even at small levels will lead to significant improvements.
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