There is no one size fits all approach to visibility that works for everyone.
The actions that you take should be authentic and as they begin to work for you, inspire you to do more! The ideas that I share here, in the book and on the podcast are practical and my hope is that you can see ways to put them into practice quickly. You are learning so much about what it means to be visible and now you have a chance to share it with others. Today, I want to focus on helping you think about your direct reports.
When I am working with a leader who wants to do more to develop their team, I will ask them some questions. I want to understand what is and isn’t working for the group. I don’t always assume that they need more visibility, but I know that taking new action will help them show their value and talent. That is what makes the difference for these team members and the leader to shine in a bigger way. Here are some sample questions:
- Where are you doing too much for your team and how can you help them grow by delegating that work instead?
- What are some challenges that your team is facing that they could own and solve?
- What could they take on that would help them show a different side of their leadership?
- How can you push them a bit more out of their comfort zone to try something new?
- What are some opportunities for you to help the whole team shine more?
Your team is there to support you so you can get things done on a larger scale.
If you aren’t growing your team and preparing them for future opportunities, then no one else is either. It can be really impactful to slow down and focus on what your team needs for success. These five questions are a great starting point to reflect on what is happening and help you take action. Your goal is to help them have experiences so they can learn how to make their own decisions, learn how to solve problems and drive results.
If you need a partner to help you come up with ideas and actions so the team can grow, please set up time with me. We can partner together to help you achieve that goal faster!