If you’ve ever struggled to balance kindness with being an effective leader, you are not alone. In an effort to lead kindly, many lawyers I’ve coached have tried to counter the harsh, unsupportive, or unavailable mentorship they experienced by swinging too far in the other direction. The truth is, this can create uncertainty and stifle your team’s growth.
This week, I explore three common beliefs about kindness that may be standing in your way and show you how to challenge them, especially if they’re making leadership difficult for you. The key lies in finding the right balance between being an effective authority and embracing kindness, and I show you how in this episode.
Join me this week as I show you how to reimagine what leadership can look like and how to use kindness as a superpower in your ability to lead, rather than letting it be a saboteur. You’ll hear practical tips for setting clear expectations, delivering constructive feedback, and empowering others to step up, along with the ripple effect this can have on your organization.
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What You’ll Learn from this Episode:
- 3 beliefs about kindness that may be hindering your effectiveness as a leader.
- Why spending more time managing and mentoring isn’t always the kindest approach.
- How to scale your time and set boundaries while remaining supportive.
- The value of giving direct, honest feedback from a place of caring.
- Why avoiding an authoritative role can lead to confusion and insecurity within your team.
- How to find the right balance between authoritarianism and permissiveness as a leader.
- The 3 key beliefs you need to embrace to lead with kindness confidently.
- How embodying kind leadership creates a ripple effect of benefits for your team, clients, and organization.
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