Human-Centric Leadership

If you haven’t heard of human-centric leadership it’s time that you do, because in today’s workforce this is not an added benefit but a non-negotiable.

Leading HR thought leader, Josh Bersin, describes human-centered leadership as seeing people as the purpose, in contrast to business-centered leadership which views people as a means to an end. 

3 ways to show up as a human-centric leader

To some, being human-centric is something that should have always been and to others, this may not seem necessary. The last few years have shown that the former is vital to an organization’s health and the latter detrimental. Show up as a human-centric leader today and boost morale and employee engagement.

Listen

Listening is one of the most important skills and is the reason it has and will continue to earn its place in many of our blog posts.

• Members of an organization are a great compass for leaders, particularly in times of uncertainty, but without listening, leaders can’t tap into their valuable insight.

• For a business to be successful and show its employees they are valued, leaders must lead with a listening ear.

• Being a human-centric leader means investing in your people and hearing what they have to say is the most important stepping-stone.

Coach

To lead with a human-centric approach, managers must have a coaching mindset and focus on the development of individual contributors.

• Rather than telling people what to do they must teach them and empower them to think for themselves.

• 1:1s provide a good opportunity for coaching where leaders can focus on transforming individual contributors to leaders.

• It is crucial that leaders are equipping employees with the right skills and resources to grow and realize their potential.

Leverage technology

With the right technology, connecting your workplace can be authentically streamlined.

• Human-centric leaders recognize the value it has in creating a culture that values and empowers individual contributors.

Software solutions can automate processes while still maintaining authenticity.

• Use an employee experience software like ConnectUs to facilitate a connected organization with the centralization of unique insight and people analytics.

• With software that facilitates feedback, collaboration, and employee experience, connecting your workplace is more accessible at a time that is most essential.

Bottom Line

People-centric practices are growing increasingly important as leaders pave the way for this transformation.

• Talent strategy plays a key role in building a company’s competitive advantage and leaders have the opportunity to make a difference.

• Leadership is a huge factor for employee sentiment and can greatly impact a business’ outcomes and reputation.

Click here to learn how ConnectUs facilitates a work environment that is both people-focused and result-driven.