Relying heavily on a strategy to accommodate others so you can be accepted is an “Achilles Heel” that others will perceive about you.  It is important to become aware of your patterns so you can avoid unwittingly sabotaging your career in the long-run.

So what is safe space? It refers to the quality of communication and the ability of all parties to be open and respectful of others so trust can exist. The safer the space, the more likely it is that your coworkers will share authentic views.

There are a number of reasons why leaders decide to reinvent their careers.  For some, their careers have plateaued, keeping them stuck in the same position for far longer than they anticipated.  Other change careers completely, starting over in a new discipline.  Then there are those approaching retirement.

Holding a higher vision of members of your team helps them to perceive themselves as they haven’t before.  It helps them to trust you and each other, strengthening their willingness to go the extra mile.  This is not about projecting your ideas about their potential, it is about being curious and allowing their potential to emerge.