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Quick Question: How do I lead someone obsessed with titles?
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Here is today's quick question for you...How do I lead someone obsessed with titles?
Behind the focus on hierarchy, there’s usually a deeper need. Often, it’s a need for recognition, security, or belonging. If we dismiss this as vanity or immaturity, we miss the opportunity to understand what's driving the behaviour.
Ask it when you're...
Feeling frustrated by behaviour - When a preoccupation with status is affecting team dynamics, look beneath the surface to find the underlying need.
Evaluating promotions - If you're considering advancement but worried about someone’s hierarchy focus, this question helps you to distinguish between healthy ambition and problematic status orientation.
Changing structure - When hierarchies shift, people who've found identity in titles often struggle with the transition and need different support.