September marks the final days of summer holidays and a winding down of family time with academic pressures and business demands setting in creating stress for many of us.
Being a strong leader in the workplace has similarities to being a father or husband as the skills involved can be applied across both situations.
Clarity is essential in both, setting expectations and building respect and trust by being clear in communication.
It's about mindful presence and not the quantity of time spent. So, having quality time with family and teams at work is critical.
Leading with empathy starts by being human with co-workers and family to be champions instead of just an authority figure.
This requires intentionality and letting go of ego. Follow principles of each environment to refine skills holistically.
Strong communication and feedback are essential in both, applying the most helpful principles from both roles to the benefit of the self - parent, spouse, founder, or CEO.