I once received feedback from a colleague that went something like: “Beckie can be counted on to do what’s right, even if it is not popular”.
That comment made me step back a bit. It was absolutely intended as positive feedback and that is exactly how I took it – even if the high school girl inside me still yearned to be “popular”.
But the comment implies that the more popular/easier/less contentious solution is likely to be chosen by some, even if that is not the solution that aligns with the organization’s long term mission and success.
Be the leader that your team knows is choosing the long game over the short win.
Agree or no?
Here's the entire list of lessons that ring true for me:
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