Checkin!

I was recently doing a training with a group of leaders and we were chatting about the power of the Checkin - taking time to Check In with key individuals and teams within your realm of influence. I think this is one of the greatest tools a leader can use to develop their relational authority.  I've developed one simple question, asked two different ways as a great starting point.

How are you DOING?

This Checkin question focuses on the tasks and responsibilities of an individual or team. It's an inquiry into what they are doing and how that is going? Often it can be a great guage about places the leader may be able to provide help or support in getting tasks done or keeping projects on schedule.  

How are YOU doing?

This Checkin question focuses on the actual individual or team members. It's an inquiry into who they are and how they are navigating through the completion of tasks and objectives. Its intent is to see and hear the person or team, not just to focus on the tasks.  This question is a great opportunity to see how you can provide support to the individuals or the team as a whole. 

As you think about the individuals and teams in your realm of influence, how could you use this one question in these two ways in a Checkin? What impact might it make on how they are navigating their lives and responsibilities? If you were to prioritize this Checkin, who floats to the top of the list as the place where it would make the most impact right now? How could you carve out some time for this simple Checkin with them?

Here's to using the simple Checkin this week!

Be Well,

Stephen

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