Nicole Malachowski

So, if there’s one piece of leadership advice you take from me today, let it be this: DON’T BE A HERO. Your job isn’t to save the day. It’s to build a team that doesn’t need saving. 🧵4/4

Over time, a self-fulfilling prophecy arises: Leaders get overwhelmed & burn out, & teams stall because their initiative is ignored & their independent thinking is rejected. Hero leaders undermine their teams’ capacity to solve problems on their own. 🧵3/4

Are you a “hero leader”? Sounds like something to strive for, doesn’t it? But let me tell you: it’s a trap. 🧵1/4

Leadership isn’t about control. It’s about contribution. So, ask yourself: Are you adding lift for your team--or creating drag that slows everyone down? 🧵3/3

The best leaders don’t just get the job done; they make it easier for everyone to excel. They show up with empathy, initiative, & positive energy that turns friction into forward momentum. They know when to speak up, step back, or clear the runway so others can soar. 🧵2/3

Be a help, not a hindrance. Six simple words. In every briefing room & boardroom I’ve been in, this idea has been a pillar of every solid action plan. Here’s what I’ve witnessed... 🧵1/3

𝟓 𝗪𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 ➀ Set & uphold clear standards. ➁ Be transparent, communicate openly, & accept feedback. ➂ Be accountable for decisions, outcomes, & mistakes. ➃ Keep promises & be reliable. ➄ Foster respect, dignity, & empowerment.

@Chappellet1968 @DENAirport @9NEWS Power came back in C-Terminal at 10:07

@DENAirport @RealMalachowski @9NEWS Status?

Total power outage here at ENTIRE Denver airport. 30 minutes in, no idea on timeline. No lights, no signs, no trains, no bathrooms since toilets & sinks on sensors (yuck!). So far, everyone calm @ cool. @9NEWS @DENAirport

Lights on 10:07! About 40 minutes total. Lots of cheers & clapping 👏

@DENAirport @9NEWS The employee you sent to Gate C34 did fabulous job announcing situation, answering questions. Very professional, especially under these tough circumstances. But, someday we have to deal w/the ‘single point of failure’ train situation.

@RealMalachowski @9NEWS Hi there. We do not have an ETA at this time, but we're working as quickly as possible to restore all power.

❓Ever wonder what makes high-performing teams different from others? It’s ALIGNMENT. ➡️Alignment is the difference between teams that succeed with ease & those that struggle. 👉Check out my new blog post for more on ALIGNED TEAMS. 🔗tinyurl.com/ynzvp283 (LINK IN BIO)

🤝Leading teams with integrity builds trust, & that leads to first-rate job performance & outstanding outcomes. What’s one way leading with integrity has benefited you & your team? 🧵4/4

⭐Leading with integrity is about keeping promises, upholding standards, being accountable, & setting an example for your team--even in difficult situations. It involves consistency in values, principles, & actions & requires honesty, authenticity, & transparency. 🧵3/4

🗝️Integrity is an indispensable leadership key. Integrity is important for leaders who are followed not just for their competence, but also for their character. Here's more on this point... 🧵1/4

I recently talked to Angela Falcini & Bill Bonwit on the 𝙈𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙄𝙍𝙇 𝙋𝙤𝙙𝙘𝙖𝙨𝙩 about 🎯mentorship through authentic relationships. 🤝The right mentors push us to believe in ourselves. 🎧: youtu.be/pS5E52PhAHE?si… (🔗 in Bio)

To everyone battling tickborne disease or other invisible illnesses: 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝗔𝗟𝗢𝗡𝗘. You deserve to be heard, believed, & treated. We’re grateful for progress. Let’s keep the pressure on for accountability & greater change. @khoney @HHSGov 🧵(6/6)

➡ The lived reality of patients, many of whom have been told “it’s all in your head” while their bodies, families, & careers were negatively impacted is important to understanding these illnesses & informs the development of treatments. 🧵(5/6)

𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀--diseases medicine struggles to see, name, or treat. This must change NOW. Want to learn more? 🧵(1/6)