Can a hierarchical organization with Manager / Subordinate relationships increase and attract trust? Can individuals be free in a system like this? Are justice, fairness and equity false assumptions within hierarchies? Isn’t authority the same as authoritarianism and autocracy; which repel trust for the sake of those in power?
We all have had and possibly been that manager, the one who was placed into a role by a bad system that was too much for us to handle.
Each of the indicators in the image above are NOT because the manager is mean or a jerk well maybe they are that, then you have other problems.
Once, as a manger you begin to view people in the following 10 Misconceptions it impacts you perception (as a manger) of fair treatment and pay. Leading employees to only further exhibit the behaviors you believe.
Time and time again people within the team are promoted up the hierarchy before they are ready. They are promoted with the belief that “they have potential” or “they are smart and will mature into the position” or “she has been here so long, and no-one knows this department as well as her, she will figure it out” plus many other nonsensical reasons.
Why do you still continue to believe this? The system is broken…and it is your responsibility to fix it.
Reverse Peter Principle within a hierarchy tasks tend to be delegated until they have descended to the employees level of incompetence.
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Talk about a continuum of leadership
Ask people to move to where they feel most comfortable in their leadership. On the Far Left side are the Results Orientated Leaders ——– Far Right side are the Fun Orientated Leaders. If you are not strong on either end choose along the continuum where your leadership style fits.
Take a moment and look at yourself in relation to the other leaders in the room
Choose a partner who is closest to you – and take 2 minutes to discuss why you chose to stand where you did.
Ask if anyone wants to share what they spoke about.
One area that is common to all is a need for the skill in “Learning Agility.” This indicates that for effective leadership (as well in life) the ability to learn and apply the new learning is across the board is necessary.