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For each of your high potential subordinates, what is a practical way you can extend trust before asking to be trusted?
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September 1st, 2009 at 4:52 pm
Listen to them. Really listen. Don’t just use active listening techniques. Ask their opinion, then incorporate their opinion into what you do.
If I had any subordinates, that is what I would do.
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:14 am
Marcus, I’d be one of your subordinates any day. Always admire what you think and do.
September 4th, 2009 at 12:25 am
The thing what I feel is when an employee get’s borred on doing their job is a symbol of reduction in percentage of interest else no willingness to create and develop it. And I am sure that with out involvement they are not willing to do the job and without doing the job they would not be able to get borred. So first we have to find out the root cause for the lack of interest. Next thing is we have to make them motivated both externally as well as internally. I am surely it will work out
September 4th, 2009 at 7:59 am
I agree. Boredom is a great clue that something needs to change in one’s role.
I recommend employees accept personal responsibility for staying motivated.
And I challenge leaders to inquire directly and sincerely into what those personal motivation factors are for each employee, so that work flow and position responsibilities can be structured accordingly.
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