Check out my recent appearance on the Successful Nonprofits podcast, hosted by Dolph Goldenburg. My co-author, Luis Velasquez, and I were interviewed about our HBR article that examined the potential pitfalls of being an “umbrella manager.” There’s lots of good discussion, including background about how the article came to be, as well as advice on how managers can avoid the trap of over-protecting their teams. Check out the podcast here, and if you missed it, read the article here.
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In almost any organization, affecting lasting change is not a solitary quest, but an inherently shared effort. However, many times well-intended, fiercely passionate people overlook the power of collaboration and instead adopt a ‘Crusader’ approach.
If you’ve ever found yourself metaphorically (or maybe even literally) pounding your fists on the table, making impassioned speeches, and then wondering why your suggestions and initiatives aren’t moving forward, I hope this article that Luis Velasquez MBA, PhD. and I wrote together can be of value to you!
Taking a more collaborative approach to change-making is not about surrendering your passion or advocacy but leveraging them in a more inclusive, strategic, and ultimately effective way.
Read “6 Ways to Become a More Collaborative Leader” on Harvard Business Review.
My amazing friend (and former coach) Luis Velasquez MBA, PhD. and I wrote an article for HBR about “umbrella managers,” or leaders who believe it is their job to protect their team from organizational challenges to the detriment of themselves, their teams, and their organizations. The article outlines the mental shifts and specific actions that can help umbrella managers let go of the need to protect their team and start supporting them.
In the last 6 years I have had the privilege of mentoring a number of new managers (and managers of managers) on my team. The tendency to ‘protect’ is strong, especially in high stress work environments- I should know, because I am a former umbrella manager.
Please check out “How to Equip Your Team Problem Solve Without You” at Harvard Business Review, and let me know your thoughts in the comments.
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