Love your article, #1 too. Your honesty and openness. And fully agree. When I discuss ambitions with my team, it is not about moving higher up, but following what they really like and want to do.
For myself, this is the most important, my job needs to give energy. I made drastic decision, we are in reorganization where I had to apply for my 'own' job. I decided not to apply due to different view with the new manager. I didn't want to work where there is no trust. Uncertain future, but no regret.
Your honesty about your journey is inspiring and motivating!
Thank you for your kind and open comments, Gerti! It sounds like you are a great leader, really working on leaning into what your team’s strengths and interests are. I’ve found that it definitely goes a long way in helping teams feel heard and valued. Sometimes, it sounds a bit obvious, but it’s often hard to find managers that really do that!
And I totally agree with you on needing trust with your manager/teams, which sadly is not always a given either. Great job for going with your gut and I’m sure that decision play out the way it’s meant to! Or like me, worst-case is that you learn while on your path and can use it to explore something new or go back to something similar to what you did before. I always try to remind myself there are options if we’re will to chip away at them!
Love your article, #1 too. Your honesty and openness. And fully agree. When I discuss ambitions with my team, it is not about moving higher up, but following what they really like and want to do.
For myself, this is the most important, my job needs to give energy. I made drastic decision, we are in reorganization where I had to apply for my 'own' job. I decided not to apply due to different view with the new manager. I didn't want to work where there is no trust. Uncertain future, but no regret.
Your honesty about your journey is inspiring and motivating!
Thank you for your kind and open comments, Gerti! It sounds like you are a great leader, really working on leaning into what your team’s strengths and interests are. I’ve found that it definitely goes a long way in helping teams feel heard and valued. Sometimes, it sounds a bit obvious, but it’s often hard to find managers that really do that!
And I totally agree with you on needing trust with your manager/teams, which sadly is not always a given either. Great job for going with your gut and I’m sure that decision play out the way it’s meant to! Or like me, worst-case is that you learn while on your path and can use it to explore something new or go back to something similar to what you did before. I always try to remind myself there are options if we’re will to chip away at them!
There are always options, we always have a choice 😁