Your territory reduced in size?
"Inside every person you know, there is a person you don't know." Unknown
Leaders should be cautious of those things which drain the energy or demotivate their people in the workplace. A demotivated person will not perform at their peak or worse, may choose to "quiet quit" or leave the company for good. The key is truly knowing your people. In my book, "It's Personal, Not Personnel," I quote Corinda Lubin-Katz a creative writer who states, "...knowing someone lends itself to an organic ability to anticipate their reaction to things - to know when and how their anger will thaw, what sparks their passion and what that passion looks like, and what constitutes an expression of their love..." Getting to this level of knowledge takes time, hence the word investment. It comes through shared experiences, social (outside work) interaction, and quality one-on-one time.
How one feels about their territory is an important thing for a leader to know. Territory comes in several forms. It could be the authority one is given or the autonomy they enjoy. Territory may also mean inclusion in meetings and projects or an opportunity to experiment, act boldly, and try new concepts. Strip these things away or reduce them and you may have a leadership challenge on your hands. Sensing this is key so leaders must have their radar turned on.
Indeed, offering or allowing more territory is not a given. One must earn it through performance. A new person to an organization may not enjoy an abundance of territory. Or if a leader must place their personal attention on a project, others may have their territory reduced. Communicating when and why territory must be reduced will be essential. The goal should always be to expand it, not to shrink it.
Make the investment knowing your people. Explain to them how they can earn more territory. Give it to them when they demonstrate potential and be cautious not to shrink it. It starts with knowing your people. I can help.
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Rob
Rob Campbell