Three Tips For Inspired Leadership

Published Wednesday, May 6, 2009 by slinasooobhe | E-mail this post

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Books on leadership are published everyday. Packed full of information, anecdotes, and strategies, these resources are virtually useless without the following:

Real leadership requires bravery, courage, a backbone. An effective leader is prepared to take action and do the right thing despite pressure to maintain the status quo. One of the pet peeves I hear from audiences are about ineffective Managers who are either too afraid or too lazy to address "touchy" issues. That co-worker who should have fired years ago or that obnoxious manager from another department. I just read a news story about the new CEO of our city hospital, which is on the brink of failure. In his first month, this leader personally reviewed every outgoing check over $1,000.00. Motor Suzuki Gsx Language Nl of Istituto Professionale Serale Napoli a man in his position - but previous CEOs had ignored day-to-day finances for years. He had the courage to deal with the "500 pound gorilla" that no one else wanted to address. Want to make an impact in your next leadership position? Have the courage to immediately deal with the "gorilla" in your organization or team.

Real leadership requires humility. It has become a generally accepted business practice to admit corporate mistakes and issue public apologies. Their public relations consultants have realized the power of integrity and humility. In February 2007, JetBlue airlines stranded thousands of passengers following an ice storm. The company CEO responded with full page newspaper ads and an Art Oil Paint video apologizing and admitting JetBlue's failure. Issue resolved. The other option, one that many leaders choose, is to cover up our mistakes - with more mistakes. Chose the wrong equipment for the office? Admit the mistake and send it back or spend more money on techs to fix the wrong equipment? Real leaders have the guts to say "I made a mistake" and the confidence to move on.

Real leaders focus on "people" not "process". Sundance Jewelry Catalog heading any organization or team requires a healthy mix of management and leadership skill. Many teams function fairly well with good "managers". The team follows them because of their title, position, or knowledge. In other words, they follow because they have to. People follow a leader because they want to. The following example is the best distinction I can make. Imagine one of your team/staff members losing a close relative (spouse, parent, etc.). A manager may send a card, flowers, or other symbols of condolences. A leader - attends the funeral.

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