Good morning, Leaders! It’s Friday!

I was communicating with a business leader yesterday about a colleague. There was frustration in the tone because the colleague was unable to complete tasks assigned, causing the business leader to work longer and disrupting their routine and personal schedule. At some point, and perhaps far too often, we’ve all been there.

Once an expectation of a deliverable has been set, the intended recipient, whether client, boss, friend or coworker, is waiting. No one likes to wait beyond the predetermined time. We’ve all started to tap our toe at the microwave. Performance pressure knows no limits and doesn’t discriminate.

There was a slight break in the communication and then, as if a flash of lightning struck, my business leader made a conscious choice to reverse their tone and speak positively. “I don’t want to be negative. I don’t want to complain. [Said colleague] does [this]well, [that] well, [whatever{, [whenever] and everyone is working their [tails] off.

As we careen down our paths trying to get [stuff] done, we may not look kindly at someone traveling at a different pace or possessing a different skill set.

Today, I suggest you make a conscious choice to be more tolerant. Be more positive about that person who’s ass you are pulling out of a fire. They have their own battles. They are trying and motivated to do their best.

Maybe they need some guidance
Maybe they need some training
Maybe they need additional resources

One thing is for sure, they don’t need some uptight [posterior orifice] looking over their shoulder waiting for them to disappoint in some way, shape or form.

Leadership in practice. It’s not enough to know it, you gotta DO it.

Have a blessed weekend!