As a leader, do you often find yourself moving from one challenge to another, solving recurring problems and ultimately striving to save the day? If so, your energy and focus may be directed in the wrong way.
The concept of ‘Hero Leadership’ may seem a positive way of achieving results, but in the long run are your people really benefiting from your heroics?
Putting on your red cape and flying in to save the day can often be seen as an admirable quality for a leader. While it may seem like the right thing to do, have you ever considered it’s because you’re the single point of failure in the first place?
In a dysfunctional team, people can often create unhealthy dependencies on their leader. This is mainly due to an overall lack of empowerment and understanding of their true span of control.
3 Superpowers you really need
Empowerment
Your team need absolute clarity on their responsibilities and accountabilities. They also need to be clear on your role as a leader as someone who demonstrates that you trust their decision-making and will support them in their development. The collective strength of your team is far greater than anything that you could achieve on your own.
Coaching
Focus on building the skills you need for your team to deliver a sense of self-dependency. Effective coaching allows you to engage with people in a collaborative way
Legacy
Deliver lasting change. If you find yourself still acting the hero, then the current level of empowerment isn’t working for you and your team. Communicate your vision, set your goals and lead by example.
Please contact me to discuss the next stage of your journey to success, and, maybe, we’ll get a chance to work together in person in the future.
When the time is right let’s set up a 45-minute discovery call to see if my approach is right for you.
