Vignettes of Leadership
"Anyone can be a critic. What takes guts is to see the best in people." -Robin Sharma
There is great value in seeing people through the lens of humanity. Seeing our colleagues as people who are doing their best keeps us from falling into the trap of viewing people through a lens of judgment. Sitting in judgment of our team members causes frustration, disappointment and resentment. Truly effective leaders desire to lead from a perspective of calm. Keeping in mind that we do not lead "team members," "employees," or "staff," but rather human beings, helps us to stay grounded in our own humanity.
As humans we put down roots and grow in the desire to be all about people -
"It's all about helping people."
We must be careful not to see our colleagues as a means to an end, but rather as people who need to know we are human, too! Great leaders take the time to stop and interact on a human level with the people they lead.
THIS IS SERVANT LEADERSHIP
These exceptional leaders take time for others and go the extra mile for them. Seeing the best in our colleagues does not excuse them from being accountable or give them a free pass when they are not performing up to par.
Consequences naturally flow from our actions, but having a positive perspective toward our colleagues and their performance engenders positive work ethic.
Taking the time to learn how our people feel gives us the ability to understand their thinking and to get inside their perspectives. There are few things more important in affecting our leadership ability or producing bigger dividends than knowing our people and seeing what is best in them. This perspective enables the full potential of the individuals on our team.
Every one of our colleagues is different, with their own skill levels, experiences, values, backgrounds, influences and beliefs.
It is our duty, as leaders to identify and appreciate the best in each one of our people and put that best to full use for the benefit of our team as a whole, each individual who is a part of our team, and the many patients, families and communities we are privileged to serve.
"When we seek to discover the best in others, we somehow bring out the best in ourselves."
——-William Arthur Ward
‘Borrowed’ from a thought leader in the healthcare industry...Keith Myers of LHC Group.
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