In my last article, as well as throughout my career, I have consistently put an emphasis on "how" we do things, not just the "what'. Here, I'd like to tie this together with a man I admire, Ichak Adizes. His version is MT&R - treating each other with mutual trust and respect. I couldn't agree more.
What does this mean in the workplace? How we involve our people in their own management? How we tailor together their approach to getting results that serve both?
It starts with sincere leadership that forges a culture of working collaboratively. This involves listening, being willing to change things for the greater good, even when it may involve personal sacrifice, for the manager, person, or even the company.
Mutual means that even though there are different levels of responsibility, we approach each other as equal people in terms of discovering a solution.
Trust is being able to let go, not having to control everything. It's recognizing that the answer most often is "in the room", if we will only listen for it. It's also allowing others to make mistakes and learn from them. It is believing in the goodness of each other when given a chance.
Respect means even when we are the boss, we are superior to no one. God made us equal in dignity, even though talents may have been given in different forms. He expects us to treat each other accordingly, as we would our family.
It is these values that have driven how I am to approach putting "The Book" together. It should be a magical journey!
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