John Adams had a great truth teller. His freakin’ AWESOME truth teller was never his direct report, never served on one of his committee’s, never managed his campaigns, never worked beside him in any form of public service. His greatest truth teller simply told him the unvarnished truth, AND told it to him with just the right amount of humor and empathy. She told him what he needed to hear but would RARELY hear from his team. She told him what would improve his performance. Her name was Abigail Adams, his bride.
He simply ASKED for it.
There is the key to improving your performance.
ASK for it.
Make it safe to hear the truth.
Stop asking your enablers and “yes men”…AND start asking your BRIDE and other strong CORES that want to see you get better, regardless the personal and or professional cost. You will be blessed to have one such being in your home, your work, and your community.
Get busy building.
Build a transforming relationship with a few “real” friends. Don’t you have enough nice guys in your network already?
AND, remember, your job is to ASK and simply make it safe for those to tell you the truth.
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BUILT TO LEAD 