Building Teams of High Integrity
Building Teams of High Integrity
At Impression Management Professionals, we focus on making long-term changes in how leaders think, speak, and execute. Our goal is to create teams that are aligned, vulnerable, strategic, and focused—in other words, building teams of high integrity.
What Sets These Teams Apart?
It’s the practices of their leaders. Leaders who embed high integrity into the culture build fiercely loyal teams. These teams work extra hours without complaint, collaborate effectively, and approach challenges creatively. They celebrate each other’s successes as their own and share best practices to ensure everyone has the magic formula for success.
Key Practices of Leaders Build Teams of High Integrity
- Seek the Good: They actively look for and celebrate successes.
- Invest in People: They see their team members as people first, employees second, and take a genuine interest in their lives.
- Challenge Constructively: They challenge business practices and thinking without attacking individuals, helping their team solve problems.
- Focus on Successes: They have a short memory for past mistakes and a long memory for personal and professional successes.
- Radiate Positivity: They exude goodness and holistic thinking.
A Challenge for Leaders
This week, let go of past mistakes and focus on successes. Help your team work past their mistakes and celebrate their growth. If you have concerns about someone’s progress, address it directly with them, not behind their back. People want to be heard and know that someone is on their side and wants them to succeed.
For example, you might say, “Julia, I see you making strides in catching errors before they go out the door. However, I still see some errors slipping through, so let’s discuss additional steps to ensure we achieve 100% accuracy.” This approach acknowledges Julia’s dedication while highlighting areas for improvement.
Remember, the only person who can change is the individual who made the mistake. When people own their mistakes and decide on actions to prevent them in the future, they are more likely to hold themselves accountable. Giving them the autonomy to hold themselves accountable will help you when you’re building teams of high integrity because everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed.
Want to see if Outcome Thinking® can give you the skills you need to empower your team? Contact us for a complimentary Discovery Session today!