Bossed Up How to E.V.O.L.V.E. From a Manager to a Leader
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Sep 3, 2020 In this insightful discussion, Michelle King, Senior Director of Enablement at SAP Ariba and a member of the Bossed Up Trainer Team, shares her transformative E.V.O.L.V.E. method. She reflects on her personal experiences with unsupportive managers, emphasizing the importance of empathy in leadership. The conversation covers how to shift from simply managing tasks to truly leading people, with a focus on building trust and strong relationships. Michelle’s framework offers practical strategies for navigating challenges and fostering a more compassionate workplace.
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Personal Turning Point With A Manager
- Michelle King recounts being written up after choosing to care for her sick child over teaching a class.
- That experience drove her to study leadership and leave a job that treated people as production units.
Leaders Create Environments Not Commands
- Managers focus on tasks and outcomes while leaders create environments for teams to manage tasks themselves.
- Great leaders act like gardeners, enabling self-management, creativity, and autonomy.
Empower Through Clear Expectations
- Agree on clear expectations so each person knows what's expected, when, and how.
- Collaborate on decisions and connect individual work to team values and goals.