This made me reflect on how, in the workplace, we often deal with the balance between asking for permission and forgiveness. My daughter's approach—ahead of time—parallels the best kind of employee-manager relationship. When employees feel comfortable sharing their plans, seeking input, and then moving forward, it fosters trust and mutual respect. Without trust and mutual respect, a workplace cannot function effectively.
Employers can learn from this. Encouraging open communication and a culture of transparency allows you to build stronger relationships with your team. Employees who seek guidance ahead of time are showing respect for their role and their leaders, just like my daughter did with her decision.
In the end, it's all about creating an environment in which asking for permission feels right, and when necessary and appropriate, offering forgiveness can help people learn and grow.
On this week's episode of The Norah and Dad Show Podcast, Norah shares all about the experience. It's available via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Overcast, the web, and everywhere else you get your podcasts. While you're there, hit the "subscribe" button to make sure you get each new episode automatically delivered to you as soon as it drops.
Here's what I read this week that you should read, too.
The White Stripes Reunite to Sue Donald Trump and Spinal Tap Demand That Donald Trump Not Play "Sex Farm" at His Rallies — via Consequence
Ohio Craft Brewers License Plate Proposed — via Brewers Association
LGBTQ+ adults would consider leaving employers that cut DEI, Human Rights Campaign says — via HR Dive
5 Tips to Avoid Being Weird Around Your LGBTQ Coworkers — via EntertainHR
How DEI Can Survive This Era of Backlash — via Harvard Business Review
White male law student settles suit against Chicago Bears over 'legal diversity fellow' position — via ABA Journal Daily News
The world's longest job interview: a presidential election — via Improve your HR, by Suzanne Lucas, the Evil HR Lady
Is a reminder to vote too political? — via Ask a Manager
When an Employee Abruptly Requests FMLA Leave after Being Given a Sucky Work Assignment, Can He Safely Be Terminated? — via Jeff Nowak's FMLA Insights
Workplace drug/alcohol policies in a legal weed world: 10 easy steps — via Employment & Labor Insider
EEOC sues company for supposedly imposing a one pregnant-employee limit for its workforce — via Eric Meyer's Employer Handbook Blog
Hungry Serpents: Contractor Who Admitted Being Self-Employed Loses Suit in Which He Claims to Be an Employee — via Who Is My Employee?
The Misguided Appeal of the Aggressive Lawyer — via Attorney at Work