I remember in grad school learning about a corporate style called ‘leadership by walking around.’ I recently saw an article in a magazine with a similar idea called ‘Face-to-Face leadership.’
It reminded me that that effective leaders build relationships through interactions that communicate ‘I hear you, I understand you, I like you, I can work with you.’ The very best interactions initiate a close, cooperative, and creative relationship, the sort of relationship that helps the organization thrive.
Loneliness is the universal condition of men, but as leaders, teachers, parents, and friends, we can break down the isolation in individuals and watch them blossom. When was the last time you simple said ‘what’s happening buddy?
