Therapy and Scepters

The therapist is in.  That’s right my pretties, Nikki played a therapist at work today.  Interesting conversations between me in an executive leadership position and senior scientists with expertise in psychology. 

“So you play a therapist on drama television that is your life.  What’s the deal girl?”

Listening fosters learning.  I’ve become more thoughtful about people generally and empathetic for those who are still young and impressionable.  That’s not to say these people are gullible – not in the least. They are intelligent but still green when it comes to the business of business.  For good or bad they are also impressionable.  Responsibility rests heavily on the shoulders of the experienced.  We can’t take unfair advantage of others, especially those who have invested a portion of their future in their mentor.

“What does that mean exactly dear?”

The little analogy is not designed to be specific to my circumstance.  There is general application in our lives.  Each is a mentor to someone.  We carry the scepter of trust.  Treat it with the due care of stewardship.  This scepter should never be wielded as a cudgel.

Take heed to your surroundings and those hanging on your every word.  They are looking to you for direction; for clarity of purpose.  If you choose to exercise this awesome power effectively and appropriately you will reap the benefits of loyalty and respect.

At the end of the day do we have much more than reputation and the trust of those with whom we align?  I doubt it.  Don’t discount the power you have to encourage or discourage.  Fight the urge to be negative.  You can be a leader without breaking people down.  A good leader builds collaboration and an eventual successor to become leaders in their own right.

I wish you the opportunity to experience positive feedback from those following you.  When they approach with advice or question allow them to stand shoulder to shoulder with you.  They will feel, if only for a moment, the awesome power and responsibility inherent in your stature.

Teach the teachable and one day they will bear some of your burden and permit you to ease back into the pack and savor the transfer of power.

Have a wonderful Tuesday.

Love and hugs, Nikki DiCaro