March Hot Take: Leaders, Do You Understand the Assignment?

Leaders today need to understand the assignment. And it's no longer about telling people what to do like a ruler from on high, filling out paperwork, or even getting a cushy office. Unless your WFH space is decked out and super-glam.So I ask you: Do you fully understand the assignment….or are you working off an outdated model of the skills you need to be a successful leader? Key Takeaways:Foster collaboration - diversity enables your organization to look at challenges from every angle without missing anything. And it enables the best ideas to rise to the top.Take the time to get to know your team as individuals.Care about people as human beings. Understand their context. Empathetically listen before you start preaching. "You are absolutely required to inspire, listen, empathize, develop, collaborate, and foster trust.  And yes, deliver results." —  Maria Ross  References:Check out my newest digital workshop, How to Grow Your Business With an Empathetic Brand Statement. Perfect for marketers, business owners, entrepreneurs, PR and design professionals, coaches, and consultants!Gianna Driver: The Link Between Diversity, Inclusion, and PerformanceRhonda George-Dinniston: Why Betting On Your People Leads to Market DominationFebruary Hot Take: Why Can't We Do Business With Love?Lisen Stromberg: What Modern Leaders Need to Compete and Succeed in the 21st CenturyAmer Kaissi: Humbitious Leadership  Don’t forget to download your free guide! Discover The 5 Business Benefits of Empathy: http://red-slice.com/business-benefits-empathy  Connect with Maria: Get the podcast and book: TheEmpathyEdge.comLearn more about Maria and her work: Red-Slice.comHire Maria to speak at your next event: Red-Slice.com/Speaker-Maria-RossTake my LinkedIn Learning Course! Leading with EmpathyLinkedIn: Maria RossInstagram: @redslicemariaTwitter: @redsliceFacebook: Red Slice Book your free seat to Maria's masterclass here- https://bit.ly/4StepBrandStory

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Failed product launches. Furious customers. Dysfunctional teams. Many of the problems we face in the business world (and frankly, society) stem from the same root cause: Lack of empathy. Speaker, author, strategist, and empathy advocate Maria Ross shares keen insights and inspiring interviews that prove empathy and compassion are the new paths to market-winning performance. Leveraging both inspiring stories and hard data, Ross connects empathetic leadership, cultures and brands to innovation, engagement, and bottom-line results. You’ll walk away with actionable strategies to amplify your impact, and learn how compassionate business tactics can transform your organization from the inside out. The Empathy Edge podcast provides a quick dose of motivation, wisdom, and practical actions that executive leaders, entrepreneurs and changemakers can use right now. Ready to infuse YOUR organization with more empathy? Tune in to learn why cash flow, creativity, and compassion are not mutually exclusive.