Leadership

I had a mentee a long time ago, a new people leader, and I used to tell him that there is no “recipe fits all” when we are talking about people. Individuals are unique, with different personalities, needs, and perspectives, and we people leaders, need to customize our interactions with every single person.  Then, I told my mentee to think about an imaginary book, “The People Leader Book”, every day we learn something from our people, every day we need to stretch our abilities, explore new tools and skills, and build a new chapter in our People Leader Book with all these experiences, which will serve as a collection of knowledge that will be in our mind every time we interact with new individuals, making us stronger leaders.  After a while, this mentee came back and said he was already in chapter one hundred of his book and felt much better prepared to be a people leader, but still progressing.  I am, maybe, in my ten thousand chapters, and I am still progressing, as I said, people are unique, so we have plenty of opportunities to continue growing.   by Erika Molina 

What is the mission of a transformational agent?   It’s common to confuse a transformational agent with a “wrecking ball”, but that misunderstanding can be a serious problem.  A true transformational agent drives innovation and creativity. They’re wise enough to recognize great ideas—wherever they come from—and help the organization evolve with the right sense of urgency.  This person is an attentive listener, a keen observer, and highly skilled at engaging others in the solution.   They challenge the status quo, shake up the organization, and help build new processes and culture, while keeping people motivated and aligned. The result? Meaningful, lasting improvements  Then, before acting, THINK: Are you a Wrecking Ball or a Transformational Agent?