EPISODE · Apr 21, 2024 · 26 MIN
Why These 5 Words are Music To My Ears
from Big Dreams Great Teams® with Paula Maidens · host Paula Maidens
In this episode, I discuss the importance of fostering an environment in your business where team members feel empowered to take initiative and make decisions, particularly in busy or peak times.I talk about why giving permission and creating psychological safety for team members is important for your business, and how it allows them to make executive decisions and show initiative. I talk about the significance of team members feeling comfortable to make decisions and discuss the concept that mistakes are inevitable, and valuable for your business growth. I share some personal examples where my team members' proactive decisions have been both successful and unsuccessful, and talk about how to support your team members through the learning process. I highlight the importance of clarifying roles, decision-making processes, and boundaries to minimise errors and maximise your team’s performance. HighlightsHow to foster an environment where team members feel empowered to take initiative and make decisions.Why giving permission and creating psychological safety for team members is important for your business.How to create an environment where team members feel comfortable to make decisions.Why mistakes are inevitable, but are valuable for your business growth. How to clarify decision-making scope and set limits and boundaries.Examples where team members' proactive decisions have been both successful and unsuccessful.How to invest in improving your team’s performance and your leadership effectiveness.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Overview07:43 Creating Psychological Safety13:24 Learning from Mistakes26:48 Introducing Elevate: Investing in Team PerformanceLINKS:Learn more about Elevate Group Mentoring here.Apply for Elevate Group Mentoring here.Book a call to chat about Elevate Group Mentoring here. Connect with Paula: Website:www.paulamaidens.com Instagram:@paulamaidensconsultingFacebook: @paulamaidensbuildingawesometeams
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In this episode, I discuss the importance of fostering an environment in your business where team members feel empowered to take initiative and make decisions, particularly in busy or peak times. I talk about why giving permission and creating psychological safety for team members is important for your business, and how it allows them to make executive decisions and show initiative. I talk about the significance of team members feeling comfortable to make decisions and discuss the concept tha...
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