Back to: Camp 6 — LEAD Others
You apply the LEAD Sequence to a specific scenario to help and strengthen others.
AQ TIP
There are countless opportunities to use LEAD every day. You can use it with anyone for anything. After a few more attempts you will be surprised at how naturally it flows.
LEARN
LEAD Sequence
When difficulty strikes, ask these questions.
Listen
What’s going on?
What’s really going on?
Establish Accountability
Given the whole situation, what is the one thing you care about the most?
Analyze the Evidence
Clearly this could be terrible, but what evidence is there it has to turn out that way?
Do Something
What can you do to at least increase the chances that it turns out okay?
Why Wait? You can use the LEAD Sequence proactively, to help out people who appear down, or who seem to be having a difficulty.
Listen to the Response — What question would you ask to get them to talk to you about the situation?
Establish Accountability — Fill in the blank, “Given the whole situation, what is…”
Analyze the Evidence — First, take what they are saying, all the way in. This important step is often ignored.
Click on the example that best fits your style:
Now, following this take-it-in-then-offer-it-back rhythm, write the words you would use.
Do Something! — Finish this question, “What could you do to…”
You apply the LEAD Sequence to a specific scenario to help and strengthen others.
AQ TIP
There are countless opportunities to use LEAD every day. You can use it with anyone for anything. After a few more attempts you will be surprised at how naturally it flows.
DO
The LEAD Sequence maximizes dignity, compassion, efficiency and solutions.
Rate yourself now on the following dimensions: “When I help others, I tend to…”
Help them solve their problems
Ask
Show real empathy
Be patient
You apply the LEAD Sequence to a specific scenario to help and strengthen others.
AQ TIP
There are countless opportunities to use LEAD every day. You can use it with anyone for anything. After a few more attempts you will be surprised at how naturally it flows.
COMMIT
Insert one sentence answers (maximum).
We learn by teaching others. Who (from your life at or beyond work) will you first coach through the LEAD Sequence?
Briefly describe the situation. Why is it a good opportunity for LEAD?
What do you hope to achieve by using LEAD?
Congratulations!
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