Delivering Adventure Helping People to Succeed with Sylvia Forest
How can we help people to succeed when they are faced with the challenges that come with adventure? In this episode, Sylvia Forest draws upon her experience to share some of the key strategies that have allowed her to help others to succeed.
Sylvia has worked as a national park warden, mountain guide, guide trainer and examiner and is the current President of the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides.
Key Takeaways
Safe environment: Anyone in a leadership position can work to create an environment that is as physically safe as possible, free of judgment and harassment, and full of support.
Involve people where you can: Involving people in the decision making process can help to give them ownership over the experience.
Create a team atmosphere: People want to feel like they belong. Involving people in the decision-making process, in leadership positions, and in tasks helps to create this.
Accept that people won’t always like what you are doing: Despite your best actions and intentions, you can’t be all things to all people. Knowing when to listen, when to push back and when to tune it out, is a hallmark of a great leader.
Guest Links & Resources
Association of Canadian Mountain Guides: Website
Guardians of the Peaks by Kathy Calvert and Dave Portman: Available Here
Understanding Group Formation: More Info Here
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