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The 5 Voices & Self-AwarenessHi Reader, If you've ever known someone that has never met a stranger, has a million friends, and "knows a guy" to solve your problems, then you've probably met a Connector. About 11% of people lead with the Connector voice, and when this is yours, you have a gift most people spend years trying to develop. You build relationships quickly. You know how to read a room and communicate effectively to different kinds of people. Connectors can take an idea and create real momentum around it. When you believe in something, others tend to believe in it too. Connectors aren't trying to be the center of attention, They are paying close attention to you and how you respond. Their superpower is unleashed when casting a vision for an idea and inspiring others to get on board. The thing to be careful about, though, is that Connectors can struggle with critical feedback. Not because they're fragile, but because they're wired for connection and enthusiasm. When someone pushes back on an idea they've championed, it doesn't land as a critique of the idea. It lands as a critique of them. So instead of engaging with the concern, they work around it. They build momentum in another direction. If you lead with the Connector voice, don't let feedback get you down. Listen with an open mind, trusting that the person pushing back has your best interest at heart. We need to pause and hear from the other 4 voices and how our ideas affect them. And if Connector isn't your leading voice, make sure you are asking who needs to be onboard with the vision and direction. Not just informed, but bought in to the vision. Most leaders think about alignment too late. We assume our people are with us because we gave them a good plan. Connectors give us the "why". Your challenge this week How do you respond to feedback? Do you clench your teeth and pray it'll be over soon? Think of a situation from the past week where someone brought you feedback or criticism. How did you respond? How can you make sure the next time is a step better than the last? Connectors believe they can change the world...and they're right. Lead with Purpose, PS. If you haven't taken the 5 Voices assessment yet and want to know your voice, it's free and worth doing before the next email. exanimo.giantos.com/store/5-voices |
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