Culture and Change Transformation Leader | Head of Technology Audit Japan and Global ERG Co-Lead @ MetLife
First: “pick the right fight” that’s really worthy of pursuing. Second: find a leader who will use the 1-on-1 meetings to focus on the employee’s needs. Third: follow the 5-steps guided below. The article below reminds us that it is possible to bring emotional topics “to the table” so we can explore solutions with the leaders who care for us. At the same time, the above is possible when we have enough leaders to genuinely care for us. As I was reading the article, my thoughts draw me to both extremes of experiences I’ve gone through - with and without such caring leaders when I needed their help. I’m also reminded to not lose hope if we don’t yet have one of those leaders. Let’s be one of those leaders ourselves so that over time our actions will attract more leaders to join hands to care for team members. In my view, everyone in a team deserves the care to feel belonged, included, supported to grow.
Demonstrate composure, curiosity, and a willingness to adapt when navigating an issue.