Smita Shetty (Connell)

I approach supportive leadership as a part of “Being Authentic”. Often supportive leadership is confused with “micromanaging” or “handholding”. It is more about being supportive of your team member & coaching them to achieve success. The first step i took towards supportive leadership was “Listening with attention to detail” when my team members talk & also when they don’t. I think this has helped me a great deal in my leadership journey. If one doesn’t listen to understand then one tends to depend on his/her preconceived notions & judgement of situation/people which surely doesn’t help. Leaders tend to focus on becoming a legend, but supportive leadership will help you leave behind a legacy!