Helping leaders motivate their people to a higher level of performance through strong human relations,
team building, and goal of giving. This is the Seven Minute Leadership
Podcast with your host Paul fella Aldo. Hello everyone, and welcome to the
Seven Minute Leadership Podcast, Episode one ninety three. And tell me if this
sounds familiar. You have a tough decision to make, and one voice in
your head is telling you to do what's right for the people, and the
other voice in your head is telling you to do what's right for the business.
If you're a leader, it's common to find yourself standing at the intersection
of tough decisions, and more often than not, these decisions are a balancing
act between two major considerations, what's right for the people and what's right for
the business. And finding the sweet spot between these two seem opposing voices can
sometimes feel like you're walking a tightrope. If you've experienced this, you're not
alone. It's a challenge faced by every leader, and one that isn't going
away anytime soon. The good news it's not an impossible task to deal with
as a leader. Your personality plays a significant role in how you lead.
If you lean towards being likable, the chances are that you prioritize the happiness
and well being of your team. You believe in building a supportive work environment
and invest in creating positive relationships with everyone in the organization. And in a
deep corner of your mind, you understand that leadership is not always about being
the nice guy. You realize that there are times when you must make tough
decisions that may not be popular but are necessary for the business's survival and growth.
And yes, the voice is telling you to do what's right for the
people and do what's right for the business. May sound contradictory, but the
key to effective leadership in navigating this dilemma is understanding that these two elements don't
have to be mutually exclusive. So start by shifting your perspective. Recognize that
what's right for the business often aligns with what's right for the people. When
the business thrives, it should provide more opportunities for your team members personal and
professional growth. It should lead to job security, higher compensation, and more
resources for training and development. Transparency is the cornerstone of bridging the gap between
your team and the business, and as a leader, it's your job to
explain the why behind difficult decisions. Your team might not always agree with you,
but understanding the reason and can mitigate potential resentment and confusion. As a
likable leader, you have a very potent tool at your disposal empathy. Empathetic
leadership involves understanding the needs, thoughts, and feelings of your team members.
It helps you make business decisions that consider the human element, reducing negative impacts
and building a more accepting environment. But being likable isn't a weakness. It's
a strength that gives you the ability to bring your team along on the journey,
even when the road gets tough. However, you have to remember that
your responsibility extends beyond your team's immediate happiness. As a leader, your task
is to create a sustainable future for the business and its people. It's about
navigating the stormy seas, not just when it's smooth sailing. Striking the balance
between what's right for the people and what's right for the business might not always
be easy, but it's necessary for successful leadership. The secret is to remember
that people in business should not be on opposing sides their interdependent fasts of the
same ecosystem. Balancing them doesn't mean choosing one over the other, but finding
ways to let them grow together. So the next time those two voices speak
up in your head asking you to pick one or the other, you just
have to remember you're not choosing between people in business. You're choosing for both,
and when that decision pays off, what may not have been popular at
first in your employees eyes will suddenly become the best decision that you've ever made
in your employees eyes. This has been the seven Minute Leadership Podcast, and
I thank you for listening. For more Paul Fellovlito podcasts, visit Paul Fellovlito dot com