Not all leaders are approachable. Hopefully they are accessible – meaning that you can get their attention when you need it.
Being approachable is more about letting people see who you are and what makes you tick. It is about sharing triumphs, failures, fears, goals, history, laughs and tears. It is about being vulnerable.
Being vulnerable can and does often expose a weakness that can be exploited. But it also endears your team and makes them want to stand with you to achieve something other than a paycheck. People spend a lot of their time and energy working and they want to feel connected to the people they work with. They want to know that you as a leader are worth following.
So, put it out there. Don’t be afraid to expose your weak side because your team will have your back.
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Here's the entire list of lessons that ring true for me:
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