
If you run a business, lead an organization, manage a team, or simply want the people around you to feel safe and empowered to bring all of who they are to the work they do, there are two important components to creating an atmosphere that is conducive to this type of authenticity, which ultimately leads to the greatest levels of engagement, connection, and performance:
High expectations are essential for people to thrive. However, the expectations have to be healthy, meaning there is a high standard of excellence, not insatiable, unhealthy pressure to be perfect. We almost always get what we expect from others, although if we expect perfection, everyone falls short and people aren't set up to succeed. Healthy high expectations are about having a high bar and challenging people to be their absolute best.
Nurturance has to do with people feeling seen, heard, and valued. Not just for what they do, but for who they are. It also has to do with it being safe to make mistakes, ask for help, speak up, and disagree. Nurturing environments are filled with an authentic sense of compassion and empathy. People feel cared about and supported.
Bringing our whole selves to work and creating an environment which supports this are no small things. They take courage on everyone's part and, at times, go against conventional wisdom. However, when we're willing to show up fully and we encourage others to do the same, that creates the conditions for all of us to thrive and succeed.
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