This video is about 4 mindsets that we strive for in a Vistage Group Chair, and can also serve to bring out the best in the people around any leader.
The 4 Leadership Mindsets for Growing the people around you are:
- Care-frontation
- Assertive
- Vulnerable
- Exploratory
Care-Frontation
A bit more on the word “carefrontation”. It is a fundamental operating agreement in Vistage groups. The word comes from the combination of “Caring” and “Challenge/Confrontation”. These are two of the 4 pillars of Vistage groups.
What does it mean? It means having the patience and non-judgmental approach to first understanding another’s problem from their own perspective; and then the courage to challenge them where there are incoherent aspects to their story.
Examples of Care-frontation:
The assumption is that there is a relationship of trust between you and the other person when you ask these questions… Where there is no relationship of trust, these questions are just rude.
- How is your mobile phone usage affecting your relationships with your kids?
- What impact is this constant rush having on your health?
- What impact does your difficulty in taking this decision have on meeting this years growth goals?
More on what it takes to be a great Vistage Chair: What does it take to be a Great Vistage Chair?
Any questions on these 4 mindsets?- leave them in the comments below and I will be answering over the course of this week.