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Colleagues,
MVP: Critically consider how important email is. Several years ago, all my emails disappeared. I was the principal licensure coordinator at Clemson University and my first thought was “Oh no!” My second thought was “Oh yes!” I realized I couldn’t respond to any of the messages and requests. Instantly, I recovered hours of time. Did I lose some important things? Probably. Maybe? Did the world come to an end? No. Consider this – maybe email is not as important as we think it is. This week, I’m sharing some thoughts and tips about email. You can find a whole list of 25 ideas on this special page of my website. Cheers! Frederick
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Colleagues,
I hope these four archetypes made for lighter reading this week. Of course, no leader is one dimensional. The value of archetypes lies in the sliver of truth they may hold and on how they can raise awareness of our own leadership strengths and flaws. Did one of these archetypes sound like you? Do you have a different archetype you would like to share? Please share with me by replying to this email! Cheers! Frederick Colleagues,
MVP: The General archetype… #4: The General Strength: Has a vision and the energy to get there. Blind spot: Forgets the value of incremental change. If this is you: Over engage with your stakeholders and build support before making changes. Cheers! Frederick Colleagues,
MVP: The Friend archetype… #3: The Friend Strength: Its all about relationships and this leader makes everyone feel valued and cared for. Blind spot: Is uncomfortable “pushing” people to grow and doesn’t see another option. If this is you: Find out what people’s pain points are and help them figure out (reflective coaching) how to make things better. As an aside, I question the notion that a hierarchical leader cannot be friends with the people they supervise. Three of the five bosses I had in my career were dear friends and could be brutally honest in a productive way the other two never could have been. Cheers! Frederick Colleagues, MVP: The Doer archetype… #2: The Doer Strength: Great at helping others and building a positive culture Blind spot: Spends so much time doing for others that they don’t have time to be growing others. If this is you: Begin thinking about what you are doing for others. Is it helping them grow? Does it help their pain points? Does it empower or enable? Thanks again to IXL for sponsoring today’s episode.  Cheers!
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