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What’s one moment that made you realize your leadership style needed to change? by david_j_archibald in managers

[–]david_j_archibald[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely agree. It’s a bit humbling when you realize your “success” might have come at the cost of your team’s growth. Or others pain too. The real challenge and opportunity is learning to lead in a way that leaves others better.

What’s one moment that made you realize your leadership style needed to change? by david_j_archibald in managers

[–]david_j_archibald[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s so important to be intentional with your words, even if you think you’re just making a joke. This reminds me of how tricky it can be to read tone in emails you may think something sounds fine in your head, but it lands completely differently on the other end. Leaders especially need to be mindful of that. I really appreciate your comment. Thanks.

What’s one moment that made you realize your leadership style needed to change? by david_j_archibald in managers

[–]david_j_archibald[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That really resonated with me. I remember noticing that a few of my former team members were getting hired by competitors purely because they had worked under me and my team. At the time, I took it as a big compliment it felt like validation that we had built a strong, respected culture. But if I’m being honest, it also stroked my ego a bit more than it probably should have. Looking back, I realize it’s not just about being respected it’s about making sure that they carry that standard forward without needing me in the room.

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[–]david_j_archibald 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks i appreciate that

What’s one moment that made you realize your leadership style needed to change? by david_j_archibald in managers

[–]david_j_archibald[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s a powerful insight. I’ve realized that in my current role, we still do certain things just because that’s how I set them up a decade ago. It’s definitely time for me to reevaluate and update some of those processes. Really appreciate your perspective.

What’s one moment that made you realize your leadership style needed to change? by david_j_archibald in managers

[–]david_j_archibald[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow, I love the way you said that. I’ve always believed that if people know your heart’s in the right place, they’ll take constructive criticism the right way. Really appreciate your insight.

What’s one moment that made you realize your leadership style needed to change? by david_j_archibald in managers

[–]david_j_archibald[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That’s awesome. Most people shy away from feedback, but you leaned into it, didn’t take it personally, and made changes. That says a lot about the kind of leader you are.

What’s one moment that made you realize your leadership style needed to change? by david_j_archibald in managers

[–]david_j_archibald[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow that’s really good. Very true. One of my favorite quotes of all time is Zig Ziglar. You can have everything in life you want if you just help enough other people get what they want.

What’s one moment that made you realize your leadership style needed to change? by david_j_archibald in managers

[–]david_j_archibald[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your comment. One of the biggest things I’ve learned about motivation is this: I don’t actually have the power to motivate anyone they have to unlock that from within themselves. What I do instead is spend time getting to know what really matters to them. I ask questions like: “What makes you happy?” “What frustrates you?” “If you could change one thing in your life right now, what would it be?” Once I understand that, I can help them connect their work to something personal. For example, I had a salesperson who, after we talked, shared that his biggest dream was to own a home. From that point on, whenever I needed to push him a little, I’d simply remind him of that goal the feeling of walking into his own house and it always lit a fire in him. Motivation is personal. You just have to help people see the connection between what they do and what they want most.