"Mary, I wanted to meet with you to determine something. I would like to know how well thought of you want to be as an employee of the company and as a member of my team. On a scale of 1-5 what would be the number that fits best – using a gauge of one meaning it doesn't matter and five meaning you want to be held in high regard, what number – 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 would be the number you want?"
With reluctance Mary says I would be fine with a 4.5. You explain that 4.5 is a number you can support. Ask her to make a list of the behaviors and skills she believes are crucial to the success of someone in her position.
Be prepared to help Mary with the list BUT do not give her the list. Even leave the room while she works on this. Tell her you need to go to something and you will be back in 5 minutes or less and for her to just quickly make a stab at the list.
You could even give her a prepared sheet of paper with a line down the middle with one side labeled Behaviors and the other Skills.
The key is for Mary to begin to get the picture of what is required of someone who is well thought of - both by others and herself.
On tomorrow's blog we will pick this up. Stay tuned.
Still learning,
Honey
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