I recall one of my earlier leadership positions. A colleague I’d got on well with didn’t like my decision, ‘you’ve changed’ they said, in an unpleasant way!
It hurt, because I like being liked. Yet, leadings about doing the ‘right’ things.
As leadership roles change, we know your responsibilities do too, often getting bigger and hairier!
A skill that is worth building: EMPATHY
Empathy, the ability to connect to the various impacts decisions and actions will have on others. So you can prepare people, provide messaging that shows your considerations and recognise the challenges involved.
When you know you’ve taken time to consider your decisions from all angles, it’s easier to hold your line with confidence and kindness; and not be as deeply hurt by the criticisms of the disappointed.
What can help build this? Coaching naturally, but if that’s not in your plan, my advice, SLOW DOWN
⏰️You have more time than you think because slowing down doesn’t take as long as you imagine.
🪞Take moments to ‘be’ those others that your leadership choices effect, and check your thinking in advance with someone you trust who can question it and help you fine tune it.
If coaching is in your plan, message me to find out how we could work together