3 Ways Get More. It’s a pretty set routine at our house most evenings.Luke gets a sippy cup of milk a few minutes before 7pm. After he finishes it, I usually carry him upstairs to get his pajamas on.
ajamas on. Then it’s time to brush his teeth. This particular task has been an area where I could previously offer more guidance and expertise to Luke, but over time he started vanishing behind the door when I mentioned the words “brush” and “teeth” in the same sentence, and he even started to fight more during brushings.
A few weeks ago, I realized that the situation had reached a tipping point. This prompted me to re-examine my approach. I then observed what my partner, Bonni, was doing in our shared parenting journey. This was when I noticed that she would let Luke brush his own teeth, taking charge when he lost interest. This approach resulted in him being more involved at every step in the process.
Since I had previously never let Luke hold his toothbrush, I decided to give it a try the next night. To my surprise, the results were astonishing, and it’s clear that giving Luke ownership over his teeth brushing is a far more effective and fun approach.
1. People change, so adapt your approach accordingly
My initial approach to brushing Luke’s teeth was once effective, but now it’s clear that a more adaptive method is required. He has grown and is taking more control over his actions, and it’s essential to recognize and respond to these changes. Leaders must acknowledge that people they lead will change over time, and that this change is a reflection of the effective leadership strategies being employed.
2. Be willing to learn from others and watch how they lead
Observing how Bonni approached the teeth brushing situation allowed me to realize the benefit of adapting my own approach. Effective leaders need to be open to learning from others, including colleagues and even partners, in order to discover better ways of doing things. There’s no monopoly on wisdom, and by being willing to learn, we can gain new insights that can improve our own leadership style.
3. Give people ownership over their work
At first, it might seem more efficient to do things myself, but giving people ownership over their work can have long-term benefits and encourage more enthusiastic cooperation. When we let others take charge, we allow them to develop their skills and gain confidence, which can ultimately lead to better results.
By recognizing the value of adapting our approach, learning from others, and giving people ownership, we can become more effective leaders and encourage more enthusiastic cooperation. To achieve this today, take stock of your current approach and ask yourself what changes you can make to improve the dynamics.
As a reminder, effective leaders recognize that people change and adapt their approach accordingly. They are also willing to learn from others and take time to discover better ways of doing things. Lastly, by giving people ownership over their work, we encourage more enthusiastic cooperation and better results in the long-term.
When looking for ways to adapt your leadership approach, consider seeking advice from experienced mentors or taking online courses on leadership development. These resources can provide valuable insights and practical tips on how to improve your leadership style and gain more enthusiastic cooperation from your team.
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[ reminder ]Which of these three things could you do today in order to get more enthusiastic cooperation?[/ reminder ]
