Be a better leader by recognizing your biases
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Be a Better Leader by Recognizing Your Biases
When you’re aware of the biases you hold as a leader, you’ll be better positioned to correct (or avoid perpetuating) discriminatory behavior on your team. Start by slowing down and questioning your assumptions. Here are a few questions you can reflect on: How would my team describe my leadership style if they were sharing their experience of working with me to others? Do my words and actions actually reflect my intentions? What core beliefs do I hold? How might these beliefs limit or enable me and my colleagues at work? Look for patterns of thinking in your answers. It’s also important to seek out feedback from your colleagues to understand how they perceive you and what you can do better. People whose perspectives and opinions differ from yours are more likely to provide you with insightful feedback. You could say, “I value your opinion and am curious about the impact of my leadership style. Would you be willing to have a conversation about this? Is there something I can improve upon that will have a positive impact on the team?” Taking these steps will help you be a leader who’s self-aware, learning, and constantly challenging their biases.
This tip is adapted from “Are You Aware of Your Biases?<https://hbr.org/2022/02/ascend-2-8-are-you-aware-of-your-biases?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_campaign=mtod_actsubs&utm_content=signinnudge,”> by Carmen Acton
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Today’s Tip
Be a Better Leader by Recognizing Your Biases
When you’re aware of the biases you hold as a leader, you’ll be better positioned to correct (or avoid perpetuating) discriminatory behavior on your team. Start by slowing down and questioning your assumptions. Here are a few questions you can reflect on: How would my team describe my leadership style if they were sharing their experience of working with me to others? Do my words and actions actually reflect my intentions? What core beliefs do I hold? How might these beliefs limit or enable me and my colleagues at work? Look for patterns of thinking in your answers. It’s also important to seek out feedback from your colleagues to understand how they perceive you and what you can do better. People whose perspectives and opinions differ from yours are more likely to provide you with insightful feedback. You could say, “I value your opinion and am curious about the impact of my leadership style. Would you be willing to have a conversation about this? Is there something I can improve upon that will have a positive impact on the team?” Taking these steps will help you be a leader who’s self-aware, learning, and constantly challenging their biases.
This tip is adapted from “Are You Aware of Your Biases?<https://hbr.org/2022/02/ascend-2-8-are-you-aware-of-your-biases?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_campaign=mtod_actsubs&utm_content=signinnudge,”> by Carmen Acton
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