Show Up Engaged
June 15, 2009 by Phil Gerbyshak
Filed under Business
While I frequently slant the articles on Slacker Manager towards new managers, I think this is one that even the most experienced of managers need to read and understand. Wally Bock inked One thing you can do to supervise better and offered a great tip:
Show Up (Often)
Wally shares 3 reasons showing up often works:
- No longer an event when you do show up, so folks will be more likely to shoot you straight
- Reducing stress by decreasing the chance folks will be surprised when you show up
- Creating opportunities for conversation
I’d like to share a few more reasons showing up works, and offer you a slight twist on Wally’s ideas.
Show Up Engaged
Showing up is good, but showing up engaged is better. Be there to make a difference and really BE THERE.
3 ways to show up engaged
Pay Attention – Put your iPhone away. Look your folks in the eyes. Smile at them. Nod when appropriate.
Ask Questions – If you don’t understand what your team has been doing, ask questions to gain a better understanding of what they’re saying. Ask questions about them, about their family, about what’s important to them.
Share Your Understanding – If your team has insights into things you’ve been working on, share what you know when you can, and explain how their ideas work into the big picture.
