The ability to build strong relationships is a key attribute of great leaders. However, there are many facets to building strong relationships in the workplace. Leaders must coach performance, support their employees, set expectations, and engage in a host of other interpersonal activities that ultimately result in the formation and maintenance of a high-performance team that meets and exceeds organizational goals.

If you are not already, imagine yourself in the shoes of a leader and answer the following:

1. One of the critical aspects of being a leader is understanding your workforce. What are key learnings that you would exhibit or implement in a leadership role to ensure that employees are aware of your leadership expectations?
2. Of the many techniques covered, which seem most applicable (i.e. critical conversations, performance reviews, etc.) and why?