Finding Balance: My Approach to Leadership and Execution

As a leader and professional, I've come to recognize the unique patterns that define my work style. What sets me apart is my ability to be both a catalyst for new initiatives and an adaptable team player who can shift between driving results and building relationships.

The Power of Quick Decision-Making

One of my core strengths lies in decisive action. I'm known for making bold decisions quickly, even with limited information at hand. This ability to cut through uncertainty and move forward has served me well in fast-paced environments. However, I've learned that sharing my decision-making rationale helps bring others along on the journey. While my natural inclination is to push forward towards results, I've found that taking a moment to explain my thinking increases buy-in and team alignment.

The Starter's Mindset

My work pattern reveals an interesting tendency: I'm naturally drawn to initiating projects and launching new initiatives. I thrive on big-picture thinking and can quickly spot opportunities for improvement. This starter's mindset means I excel at:

• Brainstorming new approaches and thinking out loud

• Operating at a fast pace

• Communicating vision effectively

• Delegating responsibilities to the right team members

Balancing Results and Relationships

Perhaps the most distinctive aspect of my work style is the ability to shift between results-focused execution and relationship-building. This flexibility allows me to:

• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team

• Adjust my approach based on what the situation demands

• Drive outcomes while maintaining important relationships

• Lead through both direction and collaboration

Areas for Continuous Growth

Self-awareness has helped me identify areas where I need to be more mindful:

• Taking time to slow down and think things through thoroughly

• Ensuring I don't over-delegate and remain hands-on when needed

• Paying attention to fine details during project completion

• Providing more structured guidance for team members who require it

Looking Forward

Understanding these patterns has been crucial for my professional development. While my natural inclination toward bold action and new initiatives has driven success, I've learned to temper it with deliberate attention to relationship-building and thorough execution. In today's dynamic work environment, this balanced approach has proven invaluable.

The key isn't to change who we are, but to leverage our strengths while being mindful of our growth areas. By embracing both the starter's energy and the need for thoughtful completion, both results-driven focus and relationship-building skills, we create a more complete and effective leadership style.

How has understanding your work style impacted your professional growth? I'd love to hear your thoughts and experiences in the comments below.

Want to learn more about me and how I work? I took Teal’s Work Style personality test and discovered I’m a 1243. Read more about my Work Style and then discover yours by using this link: TealHQ Work Styles