I have a person who I really enjoy working with. We work in the same department and technically he reports to me but I value the interactions we have. He helps me and I hope I help him as we move down our respective paths toward our goals.
One of the most important components of our relationships is an environment of high trust. Since we both know that we have one another's best interest at heart, and we see each other as more than coworkers, we can say things to one another that would typically be uncomfortable. Ronnie is the type of friend who motivates me to push myself to be the best I can be as a leader in the department. We can sit together and discuss what is needed in our department. It can be something related to ensuring that we have sufficient succession planning, whether we have developed the right level of training opportunities or how we might better help develop individuals while sharing new concepts with our team. We collaborate in a way that have a long term benefit to each of us, to our department and to the organization.
Trust and credibility are the keys we rely on to ensure we are providing each other the support and frank feedback required for self development.
As I was looking for material to share on a topic at work, I came across this clip about peer mentoring and daily coaching. I was impressed by it to the extent that I've posted it on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and now here. I think it has the power to enhance relationships and provide raw awareness of how we are progressing on the things we value. Personal accountability in a pure sense.
This is my blog about leadership. Sure, there are a log of leadership blogs but mine is intented as a collection of the best materials as collected from among the many. Just because someone has the time to spend an hour to put their thoughts online doesn't mean thier thoughts will be a significant improvement to your own. The resources collected here have aided me in mentoring leaders in our organization. My hope is that I've saved you research time.
Monday, September 19, 2011
Monday, September 5, 2011
Getting started
As I was sharing some leadership video clips with a friend it occured to me that it would be good to have a place to store and share the many leadership articles, clips and videos that I collect.
I have made the study of leadership and the applications of the various practices I've studied my passion over the last several years. I want to share the resources I've collected and hopefully provide assistance to others in their own quest.
Bill
I have made the study of leadership and the applications of the various practices I've studied my passion over the last several years. I want to share the resources I've collected and hopefully provide assistance to others in their own quest.
Bill
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