Updating Leadership Philosophy by Cy Wakeman

Introduction

• Cy Wakeman, thought leader in Human Resources, discusses the need to update traditional leadership philosophies.
• Traditional leadership philosophies contribute to workplace drama and entitlement.
• Calls for modernization of leadership approaches.

Five Ways to Update Leadership Philosophy

1. Stop Blaming Circumstances

• Circumstances aren't the reason for failure; they're the reality in which success must be achieved.
• Leaders should stop over-managing and fixing others' problems.
• Technique: Focus on personal development, coach and develop the person.
• Refocus complaints on individual growth.

2. Manage Energy, Not People

• Shift focus from managing people to managing the energy of a situation.
• Meetings often focus on why things can't be done.
• Technique: Use empathy, not sympathy.
  • Sympathy: Validates victim mindset.
  • Empathy: Acknowledges struggle but calls for action.
• Frame change announcements positively.

3. Suffering is Optional

• Suffering arises from the story we create about reality, not reality itself.
• Encourage joy over misery.
• Separate suffering from reality.
  • Identify where pain indicates growth needs.

4. Work with the Willing

• Focus on individuals who are willing to buy-in and change.
• Buy-in is an active verb; employees must engage.
• Technique: Use self-reflective questions to challenge resistance.
• Encourage buy-in as a non-negotiable.

5. Question Conventional Leadership Philosophies

• Be skeptical of traditional leadership teachings.
• Change is hard for the unprepared, not inherently difficult.
• Examine and question accepted leadership truths.

Conclusion

• Encourages leaders to admit current methods aren't working and contribute to workplace drama.
• Promotes further content and resources available through various platforms.
• Call to action to update leadership strategies and reduce workplace drama.

Additional Resources

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• Visit her website for training and development tools.
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