Несмотря на то, что мы видели в фильмах и литературе 1990-х и начала 2000-х годов, не нужно быть громким и экстравертным, чтобы быть уважаемым и эффективным лидером.
Если мы достаточно внимательно присмотримся, мы увидим изменения.
Прошли (или проходят) те времена, когда от лидеров ожидали, что они появятся, изложат видение и вернутся в свой (угловой) офис.
Сегодня команды ожидают лидеров, которые будут работать с ними рука об руку. Не только говорить, но и идти рядом с ними.
Some do. Some manage to walk more than they talk. That is often referred to as Quiet leadership: instead of directing you invite people to join you as you work with them (as defined by author Karen Grosz)
Грош говорит о том, чтобы руководить, основываясь на признательности, а не на ожиданиях, праздновать то, что вы хотите видеть повторяющимся, пока это не станет нормой, и умение слушать, когда ничего не говорится.
This might seem strange to many, but when done well, it can be very effective.
Quiet leadership is a conscious choice to lead with a focus on being open-minded and gentle. It’s about being approachable, liked, respected, compassionate – nice, if you will – and communicating with people using a one-on-one approach instead of the typical one-on-many format.(source)
Author David Rock gives six main aspects of Quiet Leadership:
The term quiet might have a negative connotation for some. But it does not mean being “too nice” or even passive, as critics might say. It simply means that the leader puts the team at the center, and within that team, chooses to give space for each individual to blossom and share their unique skills and qualities. To do so, the leader takes a step back from the microphone and gives the stage to the employees, all the while still guiding the steering wheel.
Quiet leaders believe that by nurturing the individual it will make the team stronger and encourage innovation and collaboration.
The reason we are exploring quiet leadership today is that we believe it can have a positive impact on mental well-being in the workplace.
As it promotes personal growth, deep listening, and self-awareness, quiet leadership can certainly support a healthier work environment by reducing work-induced stress, anxiety, or pressure through:
This way of leading is accessible to everyone, but it will, of course, be easier to adopt quiet leadership if you tend to be familiar with these approaches:
There are many flavors of leadership, and there too, the size fits all concept does not work.
At Siffi, we believe that everyone, given the right support and guidance, can find their way to lead and be led, which will create the best environment for professional and personal growth. We also understand that finding those ways might demand some trial and error and we support companies and their teams through that journey.
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Co-Founder, CEO at Siffi
Tarmo Pihl is the Co-Founder and CEO of Siffi, a platform dedicated to enhancing employee well-being through mental health support, including counseling, coaching, and mindfulness. With a strong background in launching impactful startups, he is passionate about creating innovative solutions that address the challenges of modern work environments and improve global accessibility to mental health services.
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