Are You Connecting With Your Team?

It seems leaders are often so busy attending meetings and doing work that they forget the core purpose of their position - to lead.

They forget their primary purpose is to lead, guide, and direct.

They forget their people are hungry for their feedback and attention.

They forget to pay attention to the confused look on Sally's face or the look of concern Bob has had for the past week.

They forget to notice that people don't seem as happy.

They forget about the people until they realize the numbers aren't what they used to be.

In essence, they are so busy managing the activities that they forget to connect with their people.

We are "human beings" and a work place is a place to work however; these people give up a huge chunk of their lives (time) to contribute.  Don't they deserve the basic decency of connection from their leader?

I understand the frenetic pace many of you keep.  I also understand that first and foremost, your primary responsibility is to lead others.  In order to do that, you must make time to connect with your people.  Have them walk with you and talk on your way to a meeting if necessary.  They deserve that time from you.  They deserve your attention.  And the bonus is you will feel good and learn more about what is going on within your team.