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ONE SIZE FITS NO ONE — HOW PARENTING CHANGED MY PERSPECTIVE ON LEADERSHIP


BY MAKENZIE RATH

June 14, 2022BlogLeadershipEngagement

As a mom of two, I drink a lot of coffee (probably more than I’m supposed to)
and do more laundry and dishes than ever before. Sleep deprivation aside, I’ve
realized from parenting as well as leading an organization that because humans
are unique and different, it’s hard to treat everyone the same all the time. 

Recently, I listened to someone refer to the social sciences as the soft
sciences, and I realized in that moment how much it pains me to hear that
phrase. I don’t like equating people to “soft” sciences. In fact, I think people
are the hardest science because every person is unique. Just like with my
children, I have to tailor my approach at work to individuals’ specific needs,
especially if I want to retain the right people.


HONESTLY, PARENTING WAS EASY—AT FIRST

My two-and-a-half-year-old, our first child, was an easy sleeper. So we thought,
“Babies are awesome!” From eight weeks old, she’s slept through the night. But
as nearly any parent of more than one child can attest, the next baby was
completely different. Our second doesn’t sleep so soundly, waking up at least
two or three times a night. We’ve tried sleep training, cry-it-out, and every
other tip we’ve been given. But nothing works. She is feisty and, unlike her
parents, full of pep at . . . oh . . . midnight, 2 am, and 4 am.


I HAVE TO TAILOR MY APPROACH

It really hit home for me that I could try to parent my kids the exact same way,
but they may react in completely opposite ways because they’re very different
little beings. What worked for my first simply doesn’t work for my second. I
could see our infant as the “problem child” because she doesn’t respond as her
sister did. But I’ve learned that if I want her to be her true self and give to
the world her distinct gifts and talents (and I do want that), I have to adjust
my parenting style to meet her personality and needs. The same goes for
employees.

Within your organization, each team and each person on that team requires a
slightly different approach. Understanding that truth can give you a leg up on
creating a healthy and sought-after work environment. 

Engaging employees is much more than giving out a free t-shirt. Employees need
to know and feel that leaders care about them as individuals, recognize they
have diverse needs, and spot the talents they each bring to the table. When you
do, you help people shine at work. And by the way, if you need help engaging
your team, Talent Plus has solutions for that.


IT’S A BALANCING ACT

Of course, I’m always balancing a strong individualized approach with the
organization’s needs, just as I have to balance my kids’ varying needs with my
own. I can’t always give my kids or our employees what they want when they want
it. But I do work hard to get a sense of what they need and provide it. It’s
certainly a juggling act. As a leader, I have to consider what’s best for
employees, clients, shareholders—the business as a whole. 

At the same time, I have to ensure Talent Plus’ growth and success. There are
limits to what I can offer or say “yes” to. But boundaries provide security,
which is why kids thrive when they know what’s okay and not okay. I believe
employees respond similarly. The obvious difference is employees are adults who
can tell me what they need to thrive. I’m eager to listen, and I rarely hear the
same thing from every person. 


WORK STRATEGIES NEED TO COME IN ALL SIZES

Being a parent as well as a leader has taught me that working with people is not
a simple or soft science. Instead, it’s challenging—the hardest science there
is—because a one-size strategy doesn’t fit all kids at home or all employees at
work. Especially if we want to attract and keep the best people for our
organizations, we have to expand our range of approaches. And we do that by
listening to and caring about our people. 

After two years in a pandemic, employees want more flexibility and connection.
They want to choose how to make their jobs work best for them and be known and
appreciated by peers and leaders. While we can use many tools in the workplace
to help us be more efficient, we also need to keep tailoring our workplace
strategies to individuals and their unique needs. Because every employee
matters.







Makenzie Rath is the President at Talent Plus where her role is to focus on our
mission, “We know every person has talent.” Through supporting and partnering
with our colleagues and client partners, Talent Plus works to create a world
where people do what they are good at and enjoy.

“Talent Plus is positioned for unprecedented success and growth because we have
the premier science in the industry alongside extraordinary colleagues.” –
Makenzie Rath

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