Stop Managing. Start Leading.
One thing I’ve learned as a manager at Lockheed (or any team, really): people don’t follow titles—they follow trust.
Too often, we think management is about tracking KPIs, holding meetings, and making decisions. Yes, that’s part of it. But leadership? That’s something deeper.
Leadership means listening—really listening. It means knowing your team’s strengths, struggles, and aspirations. It means asking: “How can I support you today?” instead of “Did you finish that yet?”
Here are 3 simple things that changed the way I lead:
1. Weekly 1-on-1s – Not just for task updates, but to ask how they’re really doing. These moments build connection.
2. Celebrate small wins – A quick “great job on that report” or “thanks for stepping up” goes further than you think.
3. Ask, don’t assume – Instead of saying “Here’s what we’ll do,” try “What do you think is the best approach?” You’ll be surprised by the insights.
At the end of the day, our job isn’t to control people—it’s to empower them. A supported, respected team will always outperform a micromanaged one.
So here’s a reminder to myself (and maybe to you, too): Be human first. Manager second.
Let’s build teams where people feel safe to speak, grow, and shine.
Curious to hear from other leaders—what’s one small habit that’s made a big difference in how you lead?
#Leadership #ManagementTips #TeamCulture #Empowerment #LockheedMartin #CareerGrowth
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Stop Managing. Start Leading.
One thing I’ve learned as a manager at Lockheed (or any team, really): people don’t follow titles—they follow trust.
Too often, we think management is about tracking KPIs, holding meetings, and making decisions. Yes, that’s part of it. But leadership? That’s something deeper.
Leadership means listening—really listening. It means knowing your team’s strengths, struggles, and aspirations. It means asking: “How can I support you today?” instead of “Did you finish that yet?”
Here are 3 simple things that changed the way I lead:
1. Weekly 1-on-1s – Not just for task updates, but to ask how they’re really doing. These moments build connection.
2. Celebrate small wins – A quick “great job on that report” or “thanks for stepping up” goes further than you think.
3. Ask, don’t assume – Instead of saying “Here’s what we’ll do,” try “What do you think is the best approach?” You’ll be surprised by the insights.
At the end of the day, our job isn’t to control people—it’s to empower them. A supported, respected team will always outperform a micromanaged one.
So here’s a reminder to myself (and maybe to you, too): Be human first. Manager second.
Let’s build teams where people feel safe to speak, grow, and shine.
Curious to hear from other leaders—what’s one small habit that’s made a big difference in how you lead?
#Leadership #ManagementTips #TeamCulture #Empowerment #LockheedMartin #CareerGrowth
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