Below is a photo of Amigo wearing a neck rope. You can see his calm, curious expression.
When I got Amigo, his head tossing and anxiousness the minute a rider picked up the reins made it evident he had bad experiences with a bridle/bit. I sought the best way to help him overcome all that. I could try working with various bits and/or bitless bridles, and every trainer would have an opinion on what would be best.
I chose to try a different method based on trust. No bridle. Just a neck rope to ask Amigo where to go and what to do. We started with plenty of groundwork, so he clearly understood the signals and what I was asking. We continue to build connection, understanding and partnership. Both of us are building courage to explore this new way of working together. I am literally helping him reach his potential by taking off the bridle. I an building self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and leadership at the same time.
As Steven Covey wrote in The Speed of Trust, a team can only go as fast as trust will allow.
Great leaders unbridle talent and potential by providing clarity - goals and expectations, connection -trust, psychological safety, and risk taking, and courage – confidence and resilience. They empower and enable accountability. They also know when to let go.
Leadership is not for the faint of heart. Our clarity, connection and courage are visible and active every moment, beyond language.
How do you unbridle your team’s potential?
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