8 Key Additions to Every 'Leadership' Offer
Happy Friday,
Leadership is the organization’s most leverageable position because leaders directly impact the performance of so many others. So, to optimize the organization's performance, you want the most positive leverage you can get from every single person you entrust with that role.
To that end, bake clarity, alignment, and purpose into the very first discussion and the written offer by addressing these eight leadership topics.
1. Define leadership.
2. Explain why leadership positions are a responsibility rather than a reward.
3. Explain the minimum leadership expectations for all leaders at your organization.
4. Explain how leadership success is defined, e.g., a high employee engagement score and a low voluntary turnover percentage.
5. Discuss the person’s current leadership strengths.
6. Discuss specific areas of improvement they're expected to work on to become a more effective and influential leader.
7. Outline resources and support, like leadership training programs and a budget for team initiatives, but emphasize personal responsibility for leadership performance and continued progress. They can handle it.
8. Assign an excellent leader to serve as a mentor and sounding board - benchmark leadership.
Incorporating these into the leadership discussion right up front ensures clarity, alignment, and a foundation for greater success.
If you’re on the receiving end, consider asking that these be included in the discussion and your written offer. Clarity avoids misunderstanding.
If you’re already in the role and want to master this leadership thing, consider discussing these with your boss now. It may pave the path to the next level.
Putting leadership into its proper context on day one sets the stage for greater leadership success. There's only upside, and everyone wins.
Have a terrific weekend,
Dave
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