4The Nurturer Voice
We'll begin our in-depth exploration of each of the 5 Voices with the Nurturer, the voice of the people. Nurturers are the champions of relational harmony and oil the gears of relationships in groups. Naturally wired to put others' needs ahead of their own, Nurturers thrive in environments where courtesy and respect for others are second nature.
As people who are present-oriented, Nurturers take care of things today that will affect others tomorrow. They are the voice that champions values inside organizations. The Nurturer is the manager who doesn't just quote the values but lives them, the teacher who goes the extra mile to support the student above and beyond the normal expectation, the friend who puts her own plans on hold when she senses the needs of another. In a word, Nurturers are caretakers.
Healthy Nurturers make the most amazing leaders as they have an unparalleled ability to make others feel valued and included. The Nurturer might be a CEO who has created a business that serves people or the coach who helps develop the student-athlete's character and academics along with his sport. They are men and they are women. They are the leaders who focus on creating a family atmosphere at work, or the parents who make sure that their kids have everything they need to start school, down to the sandwich sliced “just so” in the lunch box. Nurturers take delight in remembering the small details that matter to those they care for at home and at the office, and ...
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