From the course: Best Practices for New People Leaders

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Build your bench

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From the course: Best Practices for New People Leaders

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Build your bench

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- Some leaders fear building the strengths of the individuals on their team because they could out shine the leader, but this thinking limits not only the individuals, but also the leader and the team. Always work on investing in people to build your strongest team. Have the mindset that at any point, one of my people will take over for me, therefore I must groom them to do so. For those of you that were an individual contributor, this requires a shift from self to the individuals on your team and the team as a whole. I want to equip you with a growth mindset that will enable you to put people first and build a more confident and effective team. This mindset starts by asking, "What can I do to give you opportunities to improve your skills?" It's a mindset of building your people up. Don't be afraid of your team's growth and success. As Christine Caine says, "To build a strong team, you must see someone else's strength as a complement to your weakness and not a threat to your position…

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