What I Learned this Week: RARE Leadership
In their book Rare Leadership: 4 Uncommon Habits for Increasing Trust, Joy, and Engagement in the People You Lead, Marcus Warner and Jim Wilder, say halthy teams begin with healthy, emotionally mature leaders, and RARE is an acronym for the four habits of those types of leaders: R – Remain Relational Keep relationships bigger than problems. When challenges arise, focus on people first rather than simply fixing the issue. A – Act Like Yourself Maintain your character and identity under pressure. People know what to expect from you because you remain consistent, even when emotions run high. R – Return to Joy Recover quickly from emotions such as fear, anger, shame, or discouragement. Help others return to a healthy, connected emotional state as well. E – Endure Hardship Well Face adversity without losing your identity, relationships, or purpose. Use difficult experiences as opportunities for growth and deeper connection. My biggest takeaway after readi...