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I do think people know a lot about Leadership and how to create a great workplace. But even with the best intention, it is a challenge to become the an admired leader who makes people grow is probably . Probably one of the most challenging things to do. Why is so difficult to take on a role that everybody wants and needs?
Self-awareness
For those of us who love quadrants, the Johari Window is a straight forward model explaining how hard it is to understand our behavior. Few people can appreciate their critical Blind Spot, and it can be hard to get the feedback needed to improve.
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Not everyone has the opportunity to get filmed and analyzed by scientists. Never the less all my sources tell the same: honest and actionable feedback makes the difference. Then how can leaders get the feedback and the insights about how others perceive them?
The power of feedback
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Honest feedback I think honest feedback, as Jan Carlzon got, is like a valuable gift you get from someone who likes you. Still, it can be hard to even give and receive positive feedback.
It might sound trivial to ask for feedback, but you cannot merely order a person to give this gift to you. Instead, you have to earn it by opening up show you need the feedback and take care of it. It is especially hard for managers to get the feedback they need since subordinates often have the genius to filter out some criticism.
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Just be careful; how to give and take feedback is not the easiest thing.
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How to get started
Select a person whom you trust, to be honest, and open to you. Preferably this person has an interest and experience in personal coaching. If not, ask the person to dive into this highly important subject.
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