Your Leadership Soundtrack
What’s on the playlist?
One of the advantages I enjoy about WFH is the freedom to crank up some music in my office without bothering my coworkers. Music helps me focus, raises my mood, gives me energy when I’m tired, and calms me down when things get stressful.
Grinding through a budget spreadsheet calls for techno in my book. I love the beat thumping in the background as I dance around the the cells looking for money I don’t currently have.
I’m guessing you have playlists that help you get through the workday. It doesn’t matter so much what style, that’s personal preference; what matters is how it influences your mind and body to do the things you need to do in the way you want to get them done.
Mind if I make this a metaphor?
Okay — so think about you, the leader, as the music-maker. Every day, you’re creating a playlist. And the music you make, is setting the tone and rhythm for you and the team.
Right, so that’s an interesting metaphor and you get the idea but how is it relevant?
- If you were to put music to the energy and mindset of your team, what would it be? Angry? Happy? Driven? Caring? — Chill Hip-Hop, EDM, or Metal? — Do you see a mosh pit or a line dance?
- How do you set the rhythm for the team…
