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Serve as a Leader

Apr 08, 2020
I often talk about the S in the LISTEN to Lead Method which is to Serve.  As a leader we serve our people, our mission and our business. I have had clients push back thinking "to serve"  people is somehow something you would not do as a boss. It always makes me so curious.  But the thoughts I hear are related to doing the work for others, having less of a back bone, being a people pleaser. What I offer, however, is that it means providing a service and the service you are providing is belief and support.
 
Think of a time when you had a great server at a restaurant. How they walk you through the menu; outline an order sequence that they, or other customers, have enjoyed; offer suggestions and answer any questions to help you make your best choice. The server typically does not make the decision for you and they certainly do not eat the meal for you or define your experience- they influence your experience. They believe in what they are offering and they believe in your ability to make choices that you will enjoy. They use their team, knowledge and experience to support you in having an experience aligned with both the restaurant's mission and your expectations as a customer.
 
So how can you serve your people with belief and support? Believe they can be the best, and achieve the goals you set forth. Believe that they want to be the best. Support their success by setting clear goals, expectations and consequences and holding them to the achievement of them. Help them to see their own way out of challenges. Challenge inaction that is not getting results. Define the mission and work together to be in service of that mission everyday.
 
Invest small bites of time to provide authentic caring 1:1 support and focus individually on objectives, challenges, celebrations, consequences, ideas for improvement and innovation.

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Dawn Ledet

The Self Trust Coach

Dawn Ledet, renowned as The Self Trust Coach, is not your typical life coach. With an impressive background and a profound understanding of self-trust, Dawn has become a trusted guide for countless individuals seeking personal and professional transformation. Dawn's journey is marked by a deep acknowledgment of her own struggles with self-doubt and a lack of self-trust. Despite her remarkable achievements, she knows what it's like to feel like it's never enough, to be plagued by self-judgment and criticism, and to chase external validation. During a crucial turning point, Dawn discovered the power of self-trust. She learned that it's not a complex process, but rather a journey of self-discovery, vulnerability, and self-compassion. She decided to share this life-changing insight with others. As host of The Self Trust Solution Podcast, creator of THE SELF TRUST LAB- The Coaching Program to Build Self Trust and Achieve Your Goals, and many blog posts and articles, Dawn is on a mission to help individuals build a profound connection with themselves and cultivate unshakeable self-trust. She wants her clients to aspire to greatness, break free from self-imposed limitations, and stop deferring their dreams. Specializing in dismantling the barriers of push, pull, perfectionism, procrastination, and punishment, allows her clients to embrace their true potential. In Dawn Ledet, you'll find not just a coach but a compassionate and knowledgeable partner dedicated to helping you find peace and freedom within your own mind so that you can focus on taking your unique gifts out into the world. If you're ready to break free from self-doubt and embark on a journey of self-trust and achievement, Dawn is here to guide you every step of the way.