Letโs talk about clarity. To be an effective leader, you must be able to be clear about the expectations that you have of people. Itโs also important that youโre clear with yourself and manage your own expectations. Clarity is simply a way in which you can ensure your ability to serve effectively. Today weโre going to talk about why clarity is so important for the success of your business and how understanding the historical context of your organization is one of the main catalysts in fostering that clarity that your team desperately needs.
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๐ Clarity is dependent on your ability to understand the historical context of peopleโs behavior and actions.
๐ One of the five biggest mistakes that leaders make in managing and retaining their dream team is failing to manage expectations.
๐ When you listen, people are going to tell you what their real motivation is. Theyโre going to tell you what their real objective is.
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You have two questions to ask yourself this week:
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Laurel Rutledgeโs human-centered approach, empathy, and understanding of individual needs make her a top-notch personal advisor and womenโs leadership coach.
Her care and compassion have made her an indispensable guide for countless women navigating the next phases of their lives and careers. Add to that her intimate knowledge of the HR landscape, and it becomes clear why her HR clients have had such transformative experiences. Just as Rutledge has helped countless others get out of their rut and off of the ledge, so too can she help you.
After receiving her MBA, Laurel moved from accounting and consulting to human resources, driven by a desire to do good in a business environment. It quickly became apparent that the switch had been a good choice โ she flourished professionally and became happier, satisfied with the difference she could make through her work.
After a 30-year career, she left the corporate world, but her passion for HR and helping others has only grown. Now, she works one-on-one with clients, leveraging her experience in leadership and personal development to help them get the most of out their lives and careers.
From her beginnings as a consultant at Deloitte to her time as VP of HR at Covestro, Laurel has seen more sides of the business world than most. Sheโs achieved technical mastery of HR, with a deep knowledge of the rules and regulations that must be followed.
Sheโs also a people person, perceptive and outgoing, with a sixth sense for helping others to see the difference between what they want and what they need. The culmination of this is in her personal philosophy: โlead with your heart, act with your head.โ
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