The subtext of any conversation refers to the underlying meanings and motivations people use to influence. By looking past the literal message, leaders can discern the agendas at play in any conversation. Through an examination of the subtext, leaders understand more accurately what is really being said.
This isn't highlighted here for the purpose of correcting the behavior. It is very common to hear.
It is more important for a leader to notice it and understand it more than it would be to try to stamp it out.
Leaders should consistently be trying to understand the filters by which they are offered feedback by others. It is very difficult for leaders to receive feedback that isn't laced with some kind of agenda by the giver. Don't sacrifice your ability to get any feedback at all because you insist your team members filter themselves... that could be a recipe to never hear from them at all.
I can think of a moment where you'd want the behavior to be stopped completely, but likely only if the behavior seems to create animosity from the people supposedly being represented.
If it is taken all the way to manipulative deceit , then you've got a different issue all together.
When this happens, should I address it directly with the person or just let it stay in the 'other people are saying' context?
This isn't highlighted here for the purpose of correcting the behavior. It is very common to hear.
It is more important for a leader to notice it and understand it more than it would be to try to stamp it out.
Leaders should consistently be trying to understand the filters by which they are offered feedback by others. It is very difficult for leaders to receive feedback that isn't laced with some kind of agenda by the giver. Don't sacrifice your ability to get any feedback at all because you insist your team members filter themselves... that could be a recipe to never hear from them at all.
I can think of a moment where you'd want the behavior to be stopped completely, but likely only if the behavior seems to create animosity from the people supposedly being represented.
If it is taken all the way to manipulative deceit , then you've got a different issue all together.