Leadership Talks: The Art of Letting Go
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Barry talks about his experience shifting from a doer mindset to a facilitator mindset, and the art of letting go, when in a leadership position.
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Barry Ehigiator
I have always enjoyed the "doing" aspect of my job. For long, I considered this to be the pathway to excellence and leadership.
However, in my recent endeavours with leadership, I have come to realise that real leadership is not about being the best doer. Instead, it is about creating the space and environment for others to shine. It is about understanding that the skills that made you a "great doer", might not necessarily make you a "great facilitator of doing."
Therefore, when in a position of leadership, it is important to practice "the art of letting go" of the doer tendencies, and embrace a facilitator mindset, to give space for others to grow and develop their own skills.
A seasoned professional in software testing and quality engineering, who is passionate about empowering individuals and teams to deliver quality software products to their clients.
Simon Tomes
Super solid advice! Thanks for sharing, Barry.
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