Attunement

I had a coach once share with me that the “air becomes thin” the further we advance in leadership hierarchy. We get further from the daily service or work of the team and can make decisions with limited or inaccurate information. What can help? Attunement. Attuning to the work can come in many forms, but it often starts with spending time and immersing in the work itself. Watching the team, inquiring and deeply listening to what it feels like to do the work. These are practices that help leaders reset and calibrate strategy. They also build trust with teams, enabling change and performance. Going to see work and attunement are critical to effective leadership.