The Non-Boss Mindset: Overcoming Your Fear of Leadership in Business
Hello and welcome to Episode 161 of the People Powered Business Podcast.
Do you avoid being a leader in your business? Are you a "non boss" who struggles to manage Effectively? In this episode, we'll explore what a "non boss" looks like and why people might adopt this mindset. We'll also discuss the downsides and consequences of being a "non boss" and provide strategies for overcoming your fear of leadership and becoming a better boss.
Firstly today we will define the "non boss" mindset and unpack what a “non boss" looks like.
Specifically we’ll look at symptoms like avoiding conflict, lacking direction, catering to everyone's needs even if it isn't good for the business, making decisions by committee, and failing to make decisions at all.
We’ll then turn to some of the consequences and ripple effects being a “non boss” has on your business. Things like a downturn in morale, motivation, and engagement and how a lack of clarity results in a downturn in productivity.
Then I’ll share 3 key strategies for overcoming your fear of leadership:
- Getting clear on a direction and communicating it to the team;
- Practicing tiny delegation;
- Building self-awareness of your leadership skills and blind spots and professional Development.
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