by Sharon Clark, PhD. and Cathy Daigle, CFP®, CDFA®
Another Learning Opportunity.
The mandate to stay at home has led to many new opportunities to learn together and has strengthened our community spirit. Experiential learning that strengthens our bond and leads to a better understanding of one another has benefits beyond belief. Most recently, we, Cathy Daigle and Sharon Clark attended a Leadership Behavior DNA interactive webinar on the topic Team Dynamics and Developing Hidden Talents with authors Lee Ellis and Hugh Massie.
Strengths and Styles Matter Most. Understanding our best working and communication styles helps to bring our authentic selves forward. We observed similarities and differences in our styles that guide us in being better teammates, leaders, mentors, and human beings. Sharing our results from a free Work Talents report gave us a glimpse into new possibilities for more harmonious Collaborative Divorce teams. Check out a free Work Talents analysis to find your unique strengths here: https://www.businessdna.com/free-trial/ Knowing our best selves can help us step back to notice behavior and ask What do we each need to feel better?’ To be able to stay present? To move forward in the process?
During this uncertain time and because we are on video calls, we are at risk for more stress behavior and more misunderstandings. Misunderstandings and misinterpretations of intention often create defensive reactions and mistrust among teams members. Unmanaged natural behavior can derail our meetings and the Collaborative Divorce process itself. Now more than ever our leadership skills matter most for each of us individually and collectively.
6 Ways To Help Strengthen Teamwork:
- Know that one’s Character is reflected in times of crisis. As a Collaborative team leader and member, show confidence that things will improve; don’t give in to fears. Be courageous and know what you can stand for.
- Do over-communicate and huddle. Engage with one another in open communication to help understand each other, and it builds trust. Seek out advice and guidance; look for your room to grow.
- Create a safe environment for creativity and expression. Develop ways to engage everyone on the team; model behavior.
- Coach your teammates and encourage others to speak up. Acknowledging their points builds confidence and is a way to help feel heard and understood.
- Accept and value what each individual brings to the table, one’s strengths and one’s differences. Find what works best for each individual, engage in feedback, and let others know what works best for you. Notice whether one might react spontaneously while another might take time to analyze and process information before responding.
- Good leaders take turns. Letting go of their agenda long enough to listen and consider other’s and their points of view is key. Harmonious Collaborative Divorce teams help create a more efficient and effective process. Cares, interests and concerns are heard and addressed in ways that build trust and transparency.
A Group Study. Are you interested in another learning opportunity? CPSV has been offered a group discount on the book: Leadership Behavior DNA Discovering Natural Talents and Managing Differences. The discounted rate is $9.00 per book. Please do not order on your own; let’s talk about it and join in together.
Contact Sharon if you would like to order a copy and she’ll order them for the group. clarkpeace123@gmail.com. Check out this link for more details: https://www.leadingwithhonor.com/shop/softcover-book-dnab-leadership-behavior-dna/