What is "prosocial" leadership?
Office Space made it famous -- "I'm a people person!!!" 🤣
The Intrapreneurship Formula book by Sandra Lam provides an excellent self-assessment. We’ve pulled out five items to bring you some more specifics on being prosocial as you innovate. Sound like you? 👂
5 attributes
✅ “I know how to motivate people to work with me without direct authority over them.”
✅ “I am excited to meet people from different backgrounds and learn about what they do.”
✅ “I can identify people’s strengths and find ways to build on them”
✅ “I am comfortable with navigating politics in my organization”
✅ “I am a good listener and open to others' opinions"
Adam Grant
Hidden Potential by Adam Grant introduced us to this concept
”Prosocial leaders, put “mission above their ego — and prioritize team cohesion over personal glory.”
Love this! ❤️
Pinchot’s 1st Commandment
And did you know that the Godparents of Intrapreneurship, Pinchot put this #1 on their 10 Commandments list: "Build your team, intrapreneuring is not a solo activity.”
