Weekend Boost No. 104

LEADERS SAY THE HARD THING (WITH CARE AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR IMPACT)

That difficult conversation that you've been avoiding isn't going anywhere. Here are some resources to help you if you're stuck or need help.

• This short video on Radical Candor by Kim Scott offers an approach for establishing relationships with others as a foundation for developing a strong team.

• A brief article that outlines the characteristics and behaviors of a trusted and trusting leader.

• One of the behaviors of a trusted leader is delegation - here's an HBR article that provides a wonderful structure for delegating effectively.

• This blog post from Center for Creative Leadership offers 5 ways to foster accountability in a way that decreases fear and increases trust. 

• Looking for some tips/works/language to get you started on difficult conversation about accountability? Check out this short video.

THE PRACTICE

Reflect:

• Identify a difficult conversation that you have been avoiding.

• What is this conversation in service of?

• What is the cost of avoiding this conversation? 

• What will be possible as a result of this conversation?

Choose one of the resources shared to read or watch, schedule a date to have the conversation, and remember what the conversation will be in service of.