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Leading with Authenticity: ‘Working with Me’ Document
The Toowoomba businesses I am working with all have very similar challenges. One of the themes is the emphasis on improving culture (no quick fix but so valuable), and all need help building teamwork. One of the focuses of achieving this is through authenticity and transparency.
Authenticity is the cornerstone of effective leadership, fostering trust, and transparency within teams. As a leader, being authentic means embracing your true self, vulnerabilities, and strengths alike. It's about being genuine in your interactions, decisions, and communication with your team.
Authenticity is the cornerstone of effective leadership
To exemplify authenticity, consider sharing a "working with me document" with your team. This is not a new concept, but it was introduced to me by Claire Hughes Johnson on the Tim Ferris Show podcast. This insider's guide offers insights into your leadership style, preferences, and expectations, providing clarity and fostering understanding among team members. It can include details about your communication style, preferred methods of feedback, and even personal quirks or habits that may impact your interactions.
You can listen to the whole podcast, or just from minute 44:20 for the explanation. Afterwards an example template you could adopt can be found here. If you would like to receive my personal ‘working with me document’ which includes the Word template, get in touch personally.
By sharing this document, you invite your team into your world, promoting transparency and open communication. It demonstrates a willingness to be vulnerable and invites reciprocal authenticity from your team members. Ultimately, this leads to stronger relationships, enhanced teamwork, and a more cohesive and productive work environment.
Create faster engagement as a leader, your team deserves to know you
If you need help improving your teamwork to ensure you achieve your high level business goals, get in touch with Purpa for a no obligation assessment.
Chris is a self-confessed business nerd and the brains behind Purpa. He lives for helping businesses and businesspeople find their purpose, uncover their potential, and then provide the systems, processes, and accountability to make it happen.
