I had an interesting conversation this week, and I think some of you may likely relate.
I have been working with some clients in a large U.S. based company. There has been an issue with one particular person on the management staff. There is a perspective of her from most other employees that she is difficult to get along with, has an authoritative decision-making style and always has to be right. I conducted an in depth analysis on her behavior style to get a good feel for where to start. Is this the type of person where a real intervention needs to happen with her being put on a corrective action plan?
After reviewing the assessment and having a brief conversation with her, in reality she is someone that loves to have people around her in making decisions. She is a data-gatherer, so the more information she has from various different people, the easier it is for her to make a decision. However, with her thrust into a management position she sees a need to be more aggressive in her management style. She seems to be demanding because the management examples she has had previously were also demanding. She can adjust to her more natural style by getting employees involved with decision-making and pushing for more consultative measures than authoritative. This small change will help her staff see a huge improvement in her management style.
She no longer needs to push for being outspoken all the time when she can revert to her more natural style, this will make her more comfortable and a better leader.
We all need to pursue life by living with our strengths rather than trying to “correct” our weaknesses.
What are your naturally gifted strengths and are you using them!
Jessica Pierce
www.atdsuccess.com
jessica@atdsuccess.com
