I have a plant that droops when it needs to be fed. The same thing happens to employees when they need to be fed with something different than what they are receiving.
Whether it is:
⭐️Doing 5 jobs for the price of 1
⭐️Too little recognition (or none at all)
⭐️Exhaustion from red tape that keeps them from moving forward and feeding their productivity
⭐️Craving professional development or feeling judged for taking time to attend sessions
⭐️Having a manager who says they hate micromanaging, but wants to have a say in every single thing an employee does
⭐️Not feeling excited anymore about a job they have had for a long time
⭐️Having a manager with zero boundaries who says yes to everything but delegates the “yes’s” to an already stressed out the team
⭐️Being a hard working employee who doesn’t get checked on or rewarded because everyone assumes they are ok
⭐️Going through a lot at home or at work
⭐️A manager who knows they need leadership skills but isn’t receiving them from their organization
A part of being a leader is knowing when your team’s “leaves” begin to droop or knowing when their energy is off. And more importantly, doing what you can to feed them when you do take notice.
Redefining Introverts
Quiet. That is the first word that usually comes to mind when people think about introverts. But it is misleading and often false.
Some of the loudest and most social people I know are also introverts. They are not quiet, though sometimes they may need time to feel comfortable before they fully dive into a group setting.
Whether you are an introvert or extrovert, it is not about being social or quiet. It is all about energy and how you recharge once it is depleted.
Introverts recharge alone. Extroverts recharge with other people. Ambiverts have characteristics and the needs of both introverts and extroverts.
So after a networking event, introverts may feel zapped and want to head home. Extroverts may want to head out for coffee to talk about the event.
As you develop your own self-awareness and your leadership style, it’s important to know which definition fits YOU. Why?
You’ll be able to better manage your expectations and implement techniques to help you communicate your needs.
You will be able to stop expecting team members or family members to operate the same at meetings, functions, or get-to-gethers. (Everybody doesn’t like group activities or ice breakers at meetings)
You will have more compassion and understanding for everyone around you.
You can put boundaries around your energy or know if you need people or alone time to recover or recharge.'