How Ignoring Your Team's Input Can Sabotage Your Leadership Success

Every leader needs to be doing this 👇

Ensure your team’s opinions and suggestions are heard.

Imagine the opposite. Here’s a scenario…

Manager: “Heres what we discussed in the meeting. Let me know if anything should change.”

Team Member: “I have an idea I believe could be beneficial for us and our team. Heres why…”

Manager: “No. Were sticking to the plan we discussed in our meeting earlier.”

Team Member: (Wait…what?)

Manager: So no feedback then? 🤷‍♀️

This type of manager only wants their idea to be the right idea.

They don’t really want input from their team. They want the illusion that they are seeking feedback.

It’s performative in an attempt to control their image.

This form of leadership…

Erodes trust Stifles innovation Discourages teamwork Prompts people to disengage

Don’t be that leader.

Be a leader who can put aside their own opinions. A leader who checks their ego. Who is truly open to collaboration.

You can create a space where your team can be heard and valued by doing this…

Listening more Inviting open discussions Appreciating diversity in thoughts Remembering that every voice matters

…and the key to this whole thing is being genuine about all of it.

Put your words into action. Show your team, not with your words, but with the steps you take to make them feel heard and valued.

Tag someone who’s great at giving or getting feedback 🙌

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