Leadership Connection: Breaking the Isolation
Leaders often feel isolated, but leadership doesn’t have to be lonely. Discover how managers can balance authority with connection to build trust, engagement, and healthier teams.
This sense of isolation can creep in slowly, particularly if you don’t have colleagues in similar roles to share challenges with. While it’s true that leaders must maintain a degree of professional authority and distance from their teams, swinging too far in that direction can result in isolation rather than healthy autonomy.
Over time, this not only takes a toll on your mental wellbeing but can also damage your reputation, making you appear aloof or disconnected in the eyes of your staff.
Revisiting the Psychological Contract
One way to reflect on your relationship with your team is through the lens of the psychological contract.
the psychological contract is the unwritten set of expectations, assumptions and obligations between managers and employees.Author's summary: Leaders can avoid isolation by balancing authority and connection.
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