When asked with a genuine desire to know the answer, this question is extraordinary on so many levels!
The next time one of your employees comes to you and asks you to make a decision – simply ask them, What do YOU think? And as often as possible, say “That’s a great idea, run with it.”
You’ll be surprised how many innovative ideas your employees will come up with if given the chance.
Oh and PLEASE don’t say – “Oh, that’s what I was thinking too.” – Let them take the credit. Let them take the ownership. Let them have the pride.
And don’t say – “Yeah, BUT” – Instead try – “Great idea, AND have you thought about XYZ.” I know this is old school knowledge, and this is so critical in these interactions.
Now if you simply can’t agree with their idea, you can still say – “That’s definitely a perspective I haven’t thought of – good point, my concerns are….”
One of things as leaders that we often aren’t aware of is that we go around stealing people’s thunder on a regular basis. Instead you want to step up your employee voltage and excitement – create the culture that encourages them to get involved and to watch their innovative ideas bear fruit.
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