A leader's job is to unleash the unlimited store of potential in people.
"The vast majority of the workforce in any organization possesses far
more talent, intelligence, capability, and creativity than their present
jobs require or even allow." - Dr. Stephen R. Covey
That's what Talent Unleashed is about--unleashing that unlimited store
of potential in people. That's a leader's job.
And how does a leader do that job? Through 3 Leadership
Conversations--not just individual events, but ongoing discussions
designed to help people give the best they can. In these conversations,
leaders trade fear for trust, confusion for clarity, and micromanaging
for empowerment.
The three vital leadership conversations are:
- The Performance Conversation
- The Voice Conversation
- The "Clearing the Path" Conversation
Performance Conversations define roles and set clear goals. Leaders
hold people accountable for these roles and goals, thus transforming
team members from "managed hirelings" to "trusted partners and
teammates."
Voice Conversations affirm the worth and potential of each person on a
team. Leaders help individuals discover their unique gifts, talents, and
abilities and align these gifts, talents, and abilities to the great
mission of the organization. It is the process that ignites the inner
fire.
Clear the Path Conversations turn supervisors into leaders who become
sources of help and empower people to succeed in their jobs. Leaders
help clear away the obstacles from the success pathway.
