Nearly every individual I have ever observed ascending to any position of leadership, proclaims how he intends to do all he can, and to become a BETTER and more significant leader.
In my over three decades of identifying, qualifying, training, and consulting to well over a thousand individuals in either positions of leadership or potentially assuming these, I have come to realize that the best leaders are not merely the most skilled and willing, but those that strive to consistently improve and do more in a better, more impactful and meaningful manner.
This attempt is often a challenging one, because it requires a multi - faceted approach, and a mindset to consistently get better and improve.
1.
The process begins with one's absolute belief in the benefits, and the desire to bring something significant or meaningful to one's organization, and its constituents.
Great leadership bypasses the easy path of taking shortcuts, and focusing on doing what must be done to get the best results.
2.
Doing one's best does not mean merely doing what others do, nor what has always been done (or even is still being done).
Rather, it starts with opening one's eyes wide open, and then examining all aspects and components in an open - minded manner.
True leadership must always be based on absolute empathy, where the focus and emphasis must be on an overall commitment to enrichment and enhancing the endeavors.
3.
Use the talents that you have, and strive to develop more and greater ones that might help you improve.
Don't merely do in order to do, but rather try earnestly to make it the best that it can be.
4.
While being open to alternatives, and considering options without prejudgment or personal bias, pay attention to time - tested techniques that enhance your abilities and exemplify your absolute commitment to consistently being trustworthy.
5.
Avoid overusing empty rhetoric, and proceed with a willingness and commitment to lead by example.
No one person is a leader unless he leads others, and the goal must be to effect positive changes by motivating others who observe that you do what you tell others they should be doing.
6.
A great idea that has no useful purpose does not serve the best interests of a group.
Become more effective by remaining relevant, being reasonable, focusing on the rational, doing what is consistently right, and being able and willing to fully and completely explaining your rationale.
Why lead if you aren't going to do so as well as you can? Never settle for good - enough, but focus on and seek doing it BETTER.
In my over three decades of identifying, qualifying, training, and consulting to well over a thousand individuals in either positions of leadership or potentially assuming these, I have come to realize that the best leaders are not merely the most skilled and willing, but those that strive to consistently improve and do more in a better, more impactful and meaningful manner.
This attempt is often a challenging one, because it requires a multi - faceted approach, and a mindset to consistently get better and improve.
1.
The process begins with one's absolute belief in the benefits, and the desire to bring something significant or meaningful to one's organization, and its constituents.
Great leadership bypasses the easy path of taking shortcuts, and focusing on doing what must be done to get the best results.
2.
Doing one's best does not mean merely doing what others do, nor what has always been done (or even is still being done).
Rather, it starts with opening one's eyes wide open, and then examining all aspects and components in an open - minded manner.
True leadership must always be based on absolute empathy, where the focus and emphasis must be on an overall commitment to enrichment and enhancing the endeavors.
3.
Use the talents that you have, and strive to develop more and greater ones that might help you improve.
Don't merely do in order to do, but rather try earnestly to make it the best that it can be.
4.
While being open to alternatives, and considering options without prejudgment or personal bias, pay attention to time - tested techniques that enhance your abilities and exemplify your absolute commitment to consistently being trustworthy.
5.
Avoid overusing empty rhetoric, and proceed with a willingness and commitment to lead by example.
No one person is a leader unless he leads others, and the goal must be to effect positive changes by motivating others who observe that you do what you tell others they should be doing.
6.
A great idea that has no useful purpose does not serve the best interests of a group.
Become more effective by remaining relevant, being reasonable, focusing on the rational, doing what is consistently right, and being able and willing to fully and completely explaining your rationale.
Why lead if you aren't going to do so as well as you can? Never settle for good - enough, but focus on and seek doing it BETTER.