Sustainable Leadership and Work: What Should You Keep in Mind?

Michael Stoll's 3-pillar model has become established in the corporate sector. This states that the pillars of ecology, economy and social affairs support sustainable development. The following interpretation is one of my favorites, as it is the most expressive for me:

If you look up the word "sustainability" in the dictionary, you will find the following definitions:

1. Long-lasting effect
2. Use of forestry: forestry principle according to which no more wood may be felled than can grow back.
3. Use Ecology: Principle according to which no more may be consumed than can be regrown, regenerated and made available again in the future.

There is nothing in the dictionary for social = people. I would like to add this below.

Sustainable personnel development

My previous blog posts were about recruiting and onboarding. The first two steps in the employee cycle are mainly about the start of a new employee.

PLEASE NOTE: When recruiting and onboarding, don’t forget about the employees who are already with the company—those who have been serving with perseverance and enthusiasm for more than a few months, or perhaps even years. They are the heart of your company.

Sustainable leadership and work is made possible through recurring discussions, events, feedback meetings, further education and training, team building and employee surveys. These are just a few examples of how you can get your employees on board and motivate them in the long term.

The important thing is ... :

• Take your employees seriously.
• When ideas and requests are presented to you, take them into consideration.
• Respond to suggestions for improvement.
• Address conflicts, this is where the greatest potential for growth lies dormant.
• Provide prompt feedback (1-2 weeks) on all the points just mentioned.

When an employee gives you honest and open feedback, it is MORE IMPORTANT than any innovative idea from an outside specialist. Your employee knows the company better and sees how things work on a daily basis.

Take your employees seriously and involve them in your growth.

Listen – Plan – Execute – Retain Employees.

Good luck with GROWING together.

Warm regards,
Kathrin Fuchs
Leadership Coach

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