3 Quick Tips to Better Leadership Boundaries
Leaders must live in the tension of dichotomy or paradox. Often, it���s both. We should get out front in questioning rules and traditions that no longer serve a purpose, while at the same time rejecting the overreach of a ���no-boundaries��� attitude. This is clearly not an easy task and leaders must set the example.�� Clarify your own boundaries and then battle to live within them. Here are four steps from our Courageous Accountability Model
that can guide you forward.
Clarify. Make sure everyone understands expectations, the boundaries and their purpose and why they exist. Consequences must also be understood when boundaries are violated. You need to make sure your expectations and consequences are clear also.
and 3. Connect and Collaborate effectively. Consider the unique people and groups and how their expectations about boundaries and consequences may be different. For example, sales people will make more mistakes with details than ops people. Always have and always will. You must connect with them differently. Discuss boundaries with others. Seek wisdom and be willing to flex when the need arises.
Confront or Celebrate. Celebrate those who meet expectations and confront those who don���t with appropriate consequences. Be wise, don���t react, follow up with a balanced and firm response.
The wisdom of the ages reveals that boundaries must exist as guardrails in every area and context of life for many reasons. They faithfully protect us and others from the consequences that come when we transgress into dangerous territory.
Also, read the entire article on this topic – “3 Behavioral Steps to Better Leadership Boundaries”
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