#126: Are You Protecting Your Team Too Much?

<p>Thoughtful leaders sometimes get caught in the trap of trying to shelter their people from harm. While this can be a good thing, it can also slow the growth and development of your team members if they never need to fight their own battles or solve their own problems.</p> <p>In this episode, I look at protective leadership, some of the common causes and then the situations where I see it occur most commonly. You can use these scenarios to see whether you may need to adjust your own approach to your team!</p> <h3>Like the Show? Leave a Review On Apple Podcasts ✅</h3> <p>👍 If you like this episode, <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-thoughtful-leader-podcast/id1452121137?mt=2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">please take a few minutes to leave a review on Apple Podcasts</a> <em>(Note: you have to scroll to the bottom to leave a review)</em>.</p> <p>Your review really helps me to reach a wider audience of thoughtful leaders, so we can improve workplaces around the world. I appreciate you taking the time! 🙏</p> <h3>Show Links: </h3> <ul> <li>Article: <a href= "https://www.thoughtfulleader.com/protective-leadership/">Protective Leadership: Is It Holding Your Team Back?</a></li> <li>Podcast: <a href= "https://www.thoughtfulleader.com/podcast/47/">Thoughtful Leader Podcast #47: Why Building Your Team’s Confidence Should Be a Priority</a>.</li> <li>Article: <a href= "https://www.thoughtfulleader.com/giving-feedback/">10 Simple and Effective Tips For Giving Feedback</a>.</li> <li>Leadership Coaching: <a href= "https://www.thoughtfulleader.com/leadership-coaching/">Apply for Your Discovery Coaching Session Here.</a></li> </ul>