A man in his 50's had worked in the same company for 30 years. Passed over for promotion many times, he grew angry. One day the anger turned to rage as a much younger person was promoted over him. A former boss gave the man a copy of Leadership & Self Deception. He had to read it twice before he began to see himself clearly.
He began asking for feedback from his co-workers. He listened without defending himself. He was humble and began to take responsibility for what he previously blamed on others.
A position as a temporary supervisor of a historically low-performing team opened up. He asked for the opportunity to lead that group. His first day on the job, he told the team: "I can promise you one thing. Everyday, I will try my hardest to see and treat you as people. You can count on that. If I don't, you come and let me know so I can change."
The team broke production records the first month!
What happened? It's simple - he began holding himself accountable rather than waiting around for others to hold him accountable.
It goes to show you that treating people like they are people and not objects pays off in the long run. Also, when you take accountability for your own actions/ideas and opinions it helps you grow and gets you further in life. You will take responsibility for all your doings... good or bad. Communication is key, Respect and Appreciation is given and taken. (That is my opinion and what I go by) - :)
He began asking for feedback from his co-workers. He listened without defending himself. He was humble and began to take responsibility for what he previously blamed on others.
A position as a temporary supervisor of a historically low-performing team opened up. He asked for the opportunity to lead that group. His first day on the job, he told the team: "I can promise you one thing. Everyday, I will try my hardest to see and treat you as people. You can count on that. If I don't, you come and let me know so I can change."
The team broke production records the first month!
What happened? It's simple - he began holding himself accountable rather than waiting around for others to hold him accountable.