Too Intimidating Leader
Leaders: Have you ever found yourself struggling to direct your team down the right path? Do your teammates find you intimidating or harsh? With the wrong approach, even the most wise and well-intentioned redirection can come off as dismissive.
The good news is that you can redirect your team without losing time or compromising quality. The solution is simple, and it lies within a story: the story of why you know what you know.
After listening to the idea, share the story of a time when you allowed it to be put into action. Tell your team about the negative outcome you experienced. Make sure to share all of the important pieces of the story, including emotion, a moment, details, and identifiable characters. Then, suggest the tried-and-true direction that you know will lead to success.
By sharing the story of your experience with the idea, you can outline its shortcomings in a way that resonates with your team and preserves their excitement. Listen in as I discuss my own experience navigating this gentle and effective form of redirection
