Most people think of "tribe" as the people closest to them, the easy relationships. To understand why it's so important, we must redefine what tribe is and what it is not. Through her research, which includes the story of Christ, Dean offers this definition:
Individually complex people with shared beliefs, values, or interests who choose to come together in various ways to create relationships.
When a leader understands the concept of a tribe, the tribe will enjoy their work environment, Dean says. Beyond that "we get things done."
A leader is then responsible for tribe building to create strong bonds with and for those under her direction.
Dean offers this tribe-building formula: BELIEVE + BELONG = BE DIFFERENT
Believe: "We first have to believe that we matter, we have purpose," Dean says. "As leaders, we're always going to be growing and so we should never confuse our value with our growth."
Leaders also need to recognize each team member's unique value and unleash their greatness through clarity of purpose, accountability and support. |