Leading with Confidence

How can we effectively lead team members who are far senior to us in years or technical knowledge? 🧠

Working with East Malaysia's largest energy provider, I've discovered a few key strategies to lead senior team members with grace and confidence:

1️⃣ Empathize with your seniors (parrot phrase and name their emotions)
2️⃣ Handle criticism and feedback gracefully to build trust
3️⃣ Be flexible with different work styles and expectations
4️⃣ Empower seniors with autonomy and decision-making

For example, when giving instructions to a senior team member, try this approach:

"Hi Josie, as a senior and appreciated member of our team, I'm confident you have the skills and experience to excel in this task. 🌟

To complete it, I suggest the following steps... Your input is invaluable, and I'd love to hear your suggestions or feedback. 📝

Please let me know if there's any support you need from me. I'm here to ensure you have all the resources to succeed!" 🤝

Lead with empathy and respect to create a thriving team environment! 🌱

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