1 . Be a Good Resource to the Leader
Learn about the leader and their goals . Show them how your strengths can complement their weaknesses . Align with the purpose and the goal .
For example , if a seasoned employee - let ' s call her " Emily " - provided snippets of the applicable policy when asking her new boss questions - her new boss wouldn ' t have to search for the policy to provide Emily with an answer . The supervisor would appreciate Emily ’ s assistance , and Emily benefited from getting a faster answer from her supervisor .
2 . Help the Leader Be a Good Leader
Give feedback to the leader to let them know what you need to be a good follower . In return , take feedback from the leader and implement accordingly . Soliciting feedback is a great way to build trust . If the supervisor knows that you value their guidance , they are more likely to give constructive advice instead of unsympathetic criticism .
Take another example - An employee , - we ' ll call her " Ashlee " - told her supervisor that she wanted her to handle certain situations differently . The supervisor agreed and complied with the request . Ashlee got her desired outcome for future instances , and she built trust with the supervisor because the supervisor knows that Ashlee will come to her if she needs help .
Keeping the World Safe from Lawyers , one Trip Hazard at a time !
LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED SINCE 2003
TRIP HAZARDS EXIST :
In sidewalks , driveways , curbs , pool decking , around tree roots , drainage areas …
“ Increase Tenant Satisfaction & SAVE up to 80 % of project costs by SIDEWALK SHAVING , NOT REPLACING .”
CONCRETE REPAIR EXPERTS
AFTER
General Concrete • Crack Repair / Caulking • Protective Coatings
303.287.1959 • AtlasConcreteSolutions . com
3 . Build a Good Relationship with the Leader
It is your responsibility to build a relationship with the leader . Being a resource for the leader , helping the leader be a good leader , and building a relationship with the leader leads to mutual respect . Take initiative , learn and commit to the goals , and volunteer for the hard tasks . All of this will likely earn you expert status and elevate your level of influence with the situation / company . When you feel that you are more in control , it will increase your happiness quotient and satisfaction with your situation .
Followership is a different strategy than you ’ re used to . It ’ s your choice to be a good follower , and therefore , you ’ re in control of you .
From my perspective , the grass is greener where you put the effort . I suspect that loyalty and dedication in the right company will pay off in the long run , and those who stay the course will consequently develop and grow significantly through the tenure and relationship-building . Whether you choose to water your grass where you are now or where you are going , the choice is yours . Whatever your choice may be , your success is limitless and completely up to you !
Amy Lassers is a member of the AAMD Board of Directors and Co-Chair of the Community Outreach Committeee
Welding Repairs Railings - Stairs - Fencing Concrete - Parking Lot Lighting Repair - Gutter Cleaning - Bucket Truck Services - Hauling
FEBRUARY 2022 TRENDS | 31