Most deserve to have some slack cut for them. They’re doing their best, trying their hardest and overwhelmed with life just the same as anyone else.
So, a little slack along with trust can go a long way to helping them feel happy, establish a connection and focus without guilt or shame.
But slack, without direction, without tension or leadership is dangerous.
It’s like letting go of the rope of a rock climber entirely – it makes the work more scary, the risk greater and actually proves that people will do less than what they were doing before because of it.
Loosen the reins, but understand they are still reins.
They need your freedom and trust as much as they need your leadership.
Stay Positive & Send The Signal That You’re A Leader
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Garth Beyer is a Certified Cicerone®, Senior Content Specialist at Encompass Technologies, owner of Garth's Brew Bar and a Madison-based freelance writer.
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Good message. It’s important to remember. Don’t put too much pressure on yourself, but when loosening the reins, don’t comletely let go.