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Name: The Art of Followership – Executive Series Video Training
Uploaded: 2021-03-27T02:00:02-05:00
Description: TRANSLATED VIDEO: Leonard Bernstein once said, the most difficult instrument to play in the orchestra is second fiddle on, Barbara Kellerman tells us followership does not mean changing the rank of followers but changing their response to their rank, their response to their superiors on Day two, the situation at hand. Anyone who studies leadership

https://www.youtube.com/watch?vEuqgP3Gutks TRANSLATED VIDEO: Leonard Bernstein once said, the most difficult instrument to play in the orchestra is second fiddle on, Barbara Kellerman tells us followership does not mean changing the rank of followers but changing their response to their rank, their response to their superiors on Day two, the situation at hand. Anyone who studies leadership and management knows that the best leaders know how on when to follow. Not only is followership a crucial characteristic for a person to have before they become a great leader, but it's also something that must be cultivated effectively among your subordinates in order for your leadership to be effective. So the big question is how How do we properly embody this vital attributes on ourselves on how can we encourage and cultivated among all of our team members in our workplace? In this course, we're going to teach you how to do exactly that. Studies indicate that around 80% of organizational success is a result of follower contributions. 86% of employees and executives said that a lack of collaboration or ineffective communication is the main reason of workplace failure. The statistics show that followership is an increasingly important area that businesses should focus on our course is going to consist of a series of critical discussion points. These air designed to cover this broad topic as thoroughly as possible to encourage growth in these vital areas and to facilitate a real and fruitful discussion within your organization about how you can each improve on this essential characteristic both at work and in your personal lives. In general, some of these will be pretty lengthy, and some will be relatively straightforward and brief. At the very end of this road map comes the most important final step discussion time. Do not skip this. This is the most important part of this training. When you finish this course, you need to spend a least a now er or so going over the questions we supply at the end. As a group, whoever is the head honchos in the group should designate a facilitator whose responsibility it is, that each question is covered and that everyone, time permitting, is able to have their say. Make sure all contributions air valued, all suggestions considered and all opinions respected. So let's move into the first discussion point. Be content with your current job as members of unorganized ation. You recognize that that you all have different roles and responsibilities. A great follower understands that regardless of the differences, every role is important and that working harmoniously is vital for the organization's growth. However, there could be times where you can grow envious of other members, especially if they received more awards and benefits than you. Another reason why you might envy other workmates is that maybe they're in a position that you so badly wanted for a long time. These air just some factors where we might feel that our current job or role is less important than others. To be a good follower, you need to practice humility and contentment. Recognize that an organization is like a body. Our body is composed of various organs, each having its own specific purpose. However, despite their different functions, every organ is important for the body to perform at its highest capacity. The same is true for your organization, though you may have a different role or an inferior position than others, you understand your worth and how your efforts contribute to the overall success of your organization. Having a content mindset not only avoids ill will, but it also gives you a sense of self respect. This, in turn, will boost your morale, keeping you positive throughout each day. Do your best in your current role connected with the previous point comparing your position toe. Others can lead you to feel that you should be doing your dream job instead of your present one. This may lead you to perform sluggishly at work, feeling that you should be doing more meaningful work than your current role. However, to be a great follower, you have to understand that in the end, it doesn't matter what you want. As an adherent of a company, you recognize that you are in a place where the organization needs you to be so instead of weighing against another, appreciate your current assignment and make the most out of your situation. More importantly, prove your worth by demonstrating admirable qualities like pro activity and leadership. As you maximize your current role, you will gain the respect of your associates and, more importantly, your boss. In time, you'll be seen as someone who is capable to take on more responsibilities. Your patience and hard work will surely pay off once you've been rewarded with Um or exalted role. Even better. Imagine the feeling of finally achieving your dream job. For now. Continue humbling yourself and do your best on whatever you're asked to dio understand things from the leaders Point of view. Do you often find yourself questioning your leaders choices, Presuming that their decisions are always out of touch, though it may not always be the case, we tend to feel this way because of a lack of perspective. A limited viewpoint may lead us to think that those in command are making mediocre decisions that are highly affecting the company. However, instead of being quick to judge, why not take time to understand things from their point of view? Try to put yourself in their shoes and ask yourself if I were them, What should I dio? You might be surprised at how much thought was put into every decision. When you see the world through their eyes, you'll start to understand the wisdom behind every decision. This, in turn, helps you to put more respect in their positions. Moreover, understanding a leaders point of view motivates you to think alike, making decisions that are always for the greater good, understand your organization's mission. With a lot of tasks on your plate, you may sometimes feel that your job is an endless loop of work that provides no sense of accomplishment. This lowers morale and decreases productivity. On the other hand, you and your team might be too focused on the other aspects of the business that you forget what you're actually trying to achieve. The organization's mission. Great followers understand the company's mission, and they work with their heads up, knowing that they're serving a larger purpose. Review your organization's mission, then take a look at your company's goals. Are they currently aligned with a mission? If so, then add improvements to reach the end goal faster, if not, make the needed adjustments to keep the company back on track. Of course, this isn't a one man job. You all need to work together to reach the mission. Discuss it with your team, emphasized the importance of how each role helps the company to grow and evolve. Practice transparency in the workplace by having open communication. Encourage everyone to share their ideas and suggestions on how to improve other aspects of the company. More importantly, hold your team accountable. Set clear expectations from them when they understand how they share responsibility for the organization's future. This will motivate them to keep working at a high level show initiative. No matter what position we're currently in, we all can do more for our team. A big problem, though, is that we sometimes lack the initiative to do things. This may result from having a fear of criticism, self doubt and lack of faith in one's ability. However, a great follower understands that in order to get things done, somebody should make the first step. How can you show initiative in the workplace? Start small in your current work. Find ways to get work done more efficiently. Practice speaking up. Starting from your next team meeting. Let people get used to hearing your ideas and suggestions. When you consistently offer valuable output, your voice will be heard over time. Once you start building your initiative muscles, you can then take it to the next level. Demonstrate decisiveness by being comfortable in making decisions. Think ahead by analyzing if current goals are aligned with a vision of the company. Are you looking for more ways to show initiative in the workplace? Here are more practical suggestions. Seek more responsibilities. Train or mentor. Others offer help to co workers. Volunteered to work with other teams and departments. Refer good potential employees. Resolving interpersonal conflicts at work. Anticipate problems and preventing it doing quality control for finished projects. Provide practical feedback. When people hear the word feedback, they often ca noted with fault finding nit picking and complete disapproval. However, providing feedback is one of the most powerful tools you can use to motivate an individual to do even better. This is because feedback focuses on the action, not the person. It's not a personal attack, but an honest and unbiased comment on their actions and behaviors. How can you properly provide feedback? Here are six practical steps Number one. Check your motives before giving out feedback. Remember that the purpose is to help improve a person's performance. You can Onley relay it by having a positive tone and by focusing on their strong points number to ask for permission. This step often gets overlooked, but you'll be surprised at how much difference this convey. Make a simple Hey, do you have a minute for a quick feedback can help them to mentally prepare, regardless of its positive or negative. Number three be timely. The sooner you give your feedback, the better when you think about it. Feedback isn't about surprising someone. The sooner you do it, the more the person will be expecting it. Number four. Be specific. Avoid giving generalized comments, for it can be confusing and might not be properly acknowledged. Instead, be frank. Tell them straight on what he or she needs to improve. Number five. Pause After you've said your piece, pause, then ask the employee what he or she feels. Give them time to process your feedback and hear what they have to say about it. Number six Suggest actionable steps. End it with a positive note. Give them small, actionable steps that they can take to fix a behavior or improve a certain skill. Demonstrate a strong work ethic. What makes a good followers stand out is that they have a strong work ethic. Work ethic is defined as having a combination of characteristics based on the principles of discipline and hard work. It is based on attitude and behavior. When a person has a strong work ethic, they understand the moral benefit and importance of work and how it contributes to your personal well being. A strong work ethic is important for achieving career goals. When you possess a strong work ethic, you'll produce quality work, have a strong camaraderie with your team and be committed to taking your organization to new heights. When you prove yourself to be an exemplary worker, more responsibilities and opportunities will come in your way. Do you want to improve your work ethic? Here are some practical suggestions. Get rid of distractions. Track your time. Be organized practice time management, maintain a work life balance. Have the courage to speak up. All companies encounter organizational problems. For instance, leaders may at times make poor decisions that have no clear direction, and they're not aligned with the organization's goals. You may have a strong headed or perverse coworker that highly affects the synergy of the team. At other times, your superiors can get really busy that they start to like awareness, further team, resulting to a lower workplace morale as a follower. What are you going to dio? Will you just sit there and let things be? Or are you going to do something about it? For you to exhibit followership, you need to have the courage to speak up, regardless of how painful the truth may be for them to hear. A person displaying courage is not afraid to speak up on Dysart themselves when they feel strongly about a certain issue. This can be nerve racking, especially if the when you're speaking to is your boss. Yet courage helps you to be bold and address the issue. More importantly, it helps you to offer advice and practical solutions. In addition to addressing an issue, courage is also needed when you need to admit your mistakes. Nobody's perfect, so there will be times where you will make careless decisions, poor reasoning or bad judgment. However, it's easy for us to get puffed up with pride and let things pass. But when you have the conviction that you should make things right for the sake of the organization, it will strengthen your resolve to speak up, apologize and make the needed changes. Be collaborative for a team to function well, collaboration is a must. Ah, collaborative group is composed of people who constructively explore their ideas to make innovations and achieve a shared goal. Ah, unique aspect of collaboration is that it's non hierarchical there is no seniority or rankings. Everybody is even handed and has an equal status. If you're a leader, how can you encourage a collaborative environment? Consider these suggestions. Identify individual strengths. Set realistic expectations, use collaboration tools, celebrate every win, encourage receptiveness. Develop a strong sense of community delegate tasks. When an organization is focused on collaboration, team members will feel that they are serving a higher purpose. It creates a loose and friendly environment that uplifts the overall vibe of the company. It enhances an individual's problem solving skills and fosters responsiveness. Having a collaborative environment makes all team members feel involved, knowing that every contribution is highly appreciated. Display loyalty. Good followers understand that in order to be committed to the organization's success, they have the obligation to be loyal. Loyalty is such a valuable trade, for it helps you to stay faithful even when various problems arise. However, as a follower, your loyalty should not be to those who are in command. Rather, your strong allegiance should be to the organization, not to a given leader at any given point in time. Here's how followers can display their loyalty at the workplace. Do your job well take pride in your work. Continue to find ways to improve. Be a team player. Be determined, put feedback into action. On the other hand, if you're the manager, how can you increase employee loyalty? Here are some ways cultivate their potential. Openly express how much they mean to the company. Avoid micromanaging, defend them. Loyalty encourages your team to do their best in their work. Having loyal employees means that you have workers who performed productively and efficiently. This helps boost the company's performance, resulting in more sales and increased profits. Additionally, staff loyalty lowers the rates of employee turnover. This means that as the organization progresses, your employees will be there for you in the long haul. Possess good judgment. A good follower understands the consequences of their decisions, so they think first before taking action. Possessing good judgment is important for we make decisions every day. What are the components of good judgment? Consider these four ways. Listen attentively. Team members must learn how to listen to each other. They should be able to gain insight from feeding off of each other's ideas. They should be open and honest with each other, and they welcome all perspectives seek diversity for teams to exercise good judgment. All members shouldn't be cut in the same cloth. Instead, the team should be composed of individuals having diverse skills and experiences. This helps not only for gaining insight toe other aspects of the business, but it's also a good way to hear Opinions from different angles include different depths of experiences in order to gain collective insight. It's important that members air composed of individuals having an assortment of experiences. The more experienced the group has, the better judgment will be. At the same time, it should also include those who are inexperienced and those who have different experiences factor the consequences before execution. Before even finalizing a decision, the team should carefully consider the factors that will take place once the decision has been executed. What changes will be significant? Who were those that will directly be impacted by it? If you are prepared for the potential results of a decision, you can be confident that you will perform a strong execution. Good judgment is the key to unlocking your potential. When you practice good judgment, you will gain practical wisdom and moral reasoning. It's a sign of maturity and having this opens the door for more responsibilities and opportunities show honesty. We all know that honesty is the best policy, but do we really practice it? For others, they find honesty to be better in theory than in practice. They tend to avoid voicing opinions, frustrations and disappointments. Instead, they share it out through employees by forms of gossip or just keeping it to themselves, resulting an internal frustration. Having a tightened dishonest environment is not healthy for the organization, and this will eventually lead to conflicts. If you really want your business to evolve and grow, transparency should be practiced. If you're the manager, give your employees the freedom to express what's on their mind. You may be surprised by what they have to say. Letting them voice out their thoughts may actually help you get a reality check. Although your employees can be brutally honest, they will no doubt help you to identify the company's flaws and make the needed changes to fix the problems. When you cultivate a non ist environment in the workplace, people will become happier and more productive. More importantly, honesty builds trust and confidence to the organization. How can you foster honesty in the workplace. Here are five tips Set aside. Judgment. Give everyone the freedom of expression even to those who you personally don't agree with. When you let your employees feel that their opinion is heard and valued, you will build strong relationships that are based on transparency. Get it off their chests after every meeting. Have a short portion where members are given an opportunity to voice out there concerns, frustrations or anything that they want to get off their chests. Having this practice at work actually strengthens the camaraderie, knowing that you can freely express your thoughts among colleagues, listen and implement. Practicing honesty in the workplace doesn't limit to simply giving people an outlet to express their emotions. You have to make sure that you actually do something about their concerns. If employees see that their thoughts and opinions matter, they will be empowered. This strengthens their loyalty to the company. Let them justify if a nem ploy E wants to voice out an opinion, make sure that they can back it up with facts and evidence. More importantly, they should be prepared to provide solutions. After all, making change is what's most important, and now it's discussion time. The most important part of this training, whoever is the head honchos in the group, should designate a facilitator whose responsibility it is, that each of the questions you see on the screen is covered and that everyone, time permitting, is able to have their say. Make sure all contributions, air valued, all suggestions considered and all opinions respected.