As a CEO, you're called on to make many decisions. Many CEOs hoard this as a power, enjoying the rush of being the superhero that everyone needs to come to to solve their issues. Sound familiar? Try this instead. When someone on your team comes to you with a question, especially one that involves working IN the business, STOP. Think "WWYR" and ask "What would you recommend?" If they try to avoid the accountability of answering, give them space to think about it and come back with something, anything, that you can mutually discuss. Elevate their thinking so you can elevate yours. If you're a CEO, don't fight fires today. Empower your leaders to prevent them a Quarter, Year, 3 years out. Matt Fracassini #CoachQuotes #ApexNorthCoaching #CEOInsights #CEOMindset #WinningMindset #Coach #CoachingSuccess
David Keir
2mo
Excellent suggestion Glen Dall - its the best way to get team members to step up and also to bring a greater level of critical thinking and ownership to team meetings. And its helps get you out of the business.
Bruce Eckfeldt
5mo
What a fantastic perspective, Glen Dall! Encouraging team members to bring solutions rather than just problems not only fosters a culture of accountability and innovation but also helps in developing future leaders. The WWYR approach is simple yet so impactful โ it's definitely something all leaders should work into their daily interactions. Cheers to empowering teams and co-creating success! #LeadershipDevelopment #Empowerment #TeamGrowth
Ian Judson
6mo
The New Zealand All Blacks adopted a similar philosophy. Coaches would ask their players- how can we do better? And then of their players - what do you think? The individual makes their own judgement and the sets their own internal benchmarks. (Source : Legacy by James Kerr)
Metronomics
6mo
Love this advice! Great approach. Encouraging team members to take initiative and make a recommendation not only builds accountability but also elevates the collective thinking of the entire organization.
I love this acronym Glen Dall. I remember my mentor telling me that nobody walks into their boss's office without at least some idea of what they should do to solve a problem. Better to let them own the problem and learn from their mistakes then you trying to have all the answers.
Peter Oxley
6mo
Fantastic points Glen Dall. Quite often team members already know what they would like to do in a given situation - so asking them WWYR is a perfect way to empower them and show that you place value on their perspective first and foremost.
Great point Glen Dall! Shifting from the person who has all the answers to one who has some good questions can be highly empowering.
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6moExcellent advice Glen Dall! Asking WWYR is one of the first steps toward empowering your people, removing overdependence on you (the business owner), creating a leadership team, and a high-value business!