Bridging generational and racial gaps for team empowerment through defined goals and leadership development.
Embracing servant leadership to empower team members, emphasizing skill development and fostering a culture of ownership.
Deep dives
Chris's Challenge: Bridging Generational and Racial Gaps in Team Leadership
Chris, a senior executive facing generational and racial differences with his team, seeks to bridge these gaps to empower his team to reach their potential. His efforts focus on defining team goals and creating a structure for juniors to rise as leaders, balancing technical and behavioral skills development. Despite challenges, he embraces the impact of diversity in his leadership approach.
Servant Leadership and Team Empowerment
Chris adopts a servant leader approach, emphasizing empowering his team members to think critically and make decisions. He aims to create a culture where individuals feel they are progressing and making a difference. By engaging and involving the team in setting expectations and goals, he fosters a sense of ownership and personal growth.
Developing Future Leaders and Setting Strategic Goals
Chris envisions his team members growing into leadership roles within a year, focusing on their career development and skill enhancement. He emphasizes integrating technical skills with soft skills and leadership qualities. Seeking organizational support for developing staff in the broader leadership context, he aims to influence executive decisions for team growth.
Reflecting on Challenges and Scale of Impact
The coaching session helps Chris gain clarity on moving forward with a broader impact in developing leadership skills across his team and organization. Recognizing the need to engage in discussions around diversity, he aims to elevate his approach to make a significant difference at scale. Embracing challenges and opportunities for growth, Chris aligns his leadership purpose with empowering individuals and fostering organizational development.
He’s a senior executive leading a division made up of professionals who are much younger than him and come from different racial backgrounds. He’s committed to helping his team members grow professionally, while generating positive results for the company. But he’s struggling with how to engage and motivate them.
Host Muriel Wilkins coaches this leader through bridging those generational and racial differences to learn how to better support them.
