{"id":8535,"date":"2021-07-01T03:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-01T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pinnaclehrs.com\/?p=8535"},"modified":"2021-07-01T03:39:10","modified_gmt":"2021-07-01T10:39:10","slug":"with-great-power-comes-great-responsibility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pinnaclehrs.com\/with-great-power-comes-great-responsibility\/","title":{"rendered":"With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility"},"content":{"rendered":"

With great power comes great responsibility, and great responsibility calls for regular reflection upon who you are as a leader and how you are growing.<\/span><\/p>\n

Regular periods of self-reflection are needed to ensure that we are heading in the right direction regarding empowering our people, making progress towards our vision, and creating a sustainable legacy over the long term.<\/span><\/p>\n

Asking <\/span>meaningful questions<\/span><\/a> that bring you discomfort and get to the heart of what it means to be a leader can show you how well you measure up and highlight areas where your attention is needed.<\/span><\/p>\n

Is the \u2018Why\u2019 of what I\u2019m doing the same as it was when I started?<\/span><\/h3>\n

Change is inevitable. Processes, plans, priorities, and even those on your team will change or evolve. Your Why\/Purpose is what drives you to emotionally do what you do. It\u2019s the rock upon which everything is built, and it drives every decision you make in the organization, which is why it\u2019s important to consistently reflect on it.<\/span><\/p>\n

Start by asking, \u201cIs the \u2018why\u2019 of what I\u2019m doing the same as it was when I started?\u201d If your \u2018why\u2019 has shifted, then you may have strayed from your values or mission. If that\u2019s the case, ask yourself what strategies you can create to ensure a successful re-alignment, so your purpose continues to drive your organization. If you want to inspire people to get behind your purpose and vision, they need to believe in what you believe in.<\/span><\/p>\n

How am I developing as a leader?<\/span><\/h3>\n

There are no perfect leaders, so if you think you have it all figured out and that you\u2019re at the pinnacle level of leadership, then it\u2019s time to reflect on how you\u2019re developing. Leaders who remain agile and curious and who value continuous development are best able to adapt to the most significant and most unexpected challenges.<\/span><\/p>\n

Reflect on how you\u2019re developing. If your list is limited, contemplate how you can seek opportunities to grow and develop your skills as a leader in your organization.<\/span><\/p>\n

Am I as accessible as I can be?<\/span><\/h3>\n

Take a moment to reflect on this question.<\/span><\/p>\n

Did you think of physical availability? For example, perhaps, you considered yourself accessible because you have an \u201copen-door policy\u201d or a \u201c<\/span>virtual communication<\/span><\/a> policy\u201d if you\u2019re remote. If so, it\u2019s essential to differentiate physical availability and accessibility.<\/span><\/p>\n

Accessibility goes beyond physical availability because it\u2019s everything that happens the moment someone walks in your door and your accountability that follows. Now reflect on this question again and ask yourself:<\/span><\/p>\n