Three lessons I've taken from this insight have been: - a) Witnessing the energy, drive and confidence is energising and thought-provoking; even for someone like me now entering their career "final-third". Inexorably, I'm left reflecting on my latest activity, project, communication or approach and critiquing it against what I've just heard.
- b) Continuing to operate as a "Mentor" and simply transmitting what worked for me may not excite or furthermore may even be irrelevant to todays early-career colleagues.
- c) As the work-force has become increasingly diverse (culturally, gender, societal etc) the days of assuming a "one size fits all" approach are gone. This means you have to listen, really listen and learn from the person in front of you. Filters off.
The Big Benefit - So besides the obvious benefit of helping the professional development of the coachee, we also reflected on the leadership learnings you can gain in return for your time. But for me, the biggest of all the benefits are those related to creating a more inclusive environment.
- Inclusivity, to me at least, means enabling everybody to feel part of "it" and able to be "at their best" every day. Not just because it's good for them; but because it's exceptionally good for business. Engaged employees are more open, challenging, innovative and energetic. Whilst these attributes bring their own challenges; they are all key ingredients of change and continuous improvement.
- Having a leadership cohort who genuinely embrace the aspirations of an inclusive environment (and not just the superficial political correctness) in my opinion are essential elements to both a "just" culture and a transformational mindset.
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