Here is a thought which underpins our thinking at Positive Leadership Limited. The quote comes from Ed Batisita of the Stanford Graduate School of Business:
'Leadership isn't derived from titles or status, and being in a leadership position doesn't automatically make you a leader. (You may be able to use positional power to enforce your will, but that is not leading.) Conversely, the lack of a formal position doesn't mean you lack opportunities to lead. Organizations need leaders at every level, not merely among the ranks of senior management.'
With this in mind, building powerful relationships at work is therefore a complex process which means:
With this in mind, building powerful relationships at work is therefore a complex process which means:
- Quickly getting all relevant information and perspectives on the table
- Surfacing problems directly and fully to reach quality outcomes
- Providing (and inviting!) feedback that strengthens performance
- Influencing others (particularly when you have no formal authority)
- Working through conflicts without damaging relationships
- Expanding selfknowledge and adapting behaviors as situations require.
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