Leading with Grace

How many times have we been told to deliver a project based on a single inquiry from a leader? The worst case was when the project was pushed to completion, and the leader lost interest because they had moved on to their next priority.

Our words are powerful. Leader’s words are even more powerful because they come with authority. Therefore, leading with grace can be demonstrated in how you, leaders, communicate your thoughts and expectations.

If you are a visionary who comes to each meeting with new ideas, setting the context with your ideas and encouraging discussion is a gift.

When you are under pressure to deliver, it’s a grace to ground yourself before giving an executive command that triggers a rush that could cost many people sleepless nights.

When you are exhausted, and your windows of tolerance are small, taking a break instead of making any comments is a grace.

You might get the idea by now.  Many people on the receiving end feel obligated to take actions to honor your words. Chaos and stress can be created on top of existing tasks. Please be mindful of the impact your words might have on your people, knowing they are extraordinarily powerful.