We can pretend otherwise, but being a leader can be very ego-gratifying. No judgement. It’s just something that naturally results from having the authority to tell people to stop whatever they’re busy working on and work, instead, on whatever YOU want them to work on…and then get to watch as they comply! Just Because You …
Here’s the thing: You don’t need to prove that you’re in charge. By virtue of your title and position, you already are. Said another way: You have a right to lead. And you’ve been given the responsibility to lead. So lead! Whether you happen to feel confident, or not, in any particular moment is irrelevant …
Leadership Move #22: Don’t Just TRY to Lead; ACTUALLY Lead Read More »
There’s a real paradox in modern leadership – individual achievement is typically what brings us the recognition we need to get promoted into a leadership role, but it is our ability to help others succeed is what ultimately qualifies us to be a leader. This sometimes means that you have to let others take credit …
Don’t kind yourself – You can’t succeed if you don’t continue to learn. Although a lot of success comes from doing what you already know to do, that’s merely table stakes. Necessary, but insufficient. The ‘Been There Done That’ Mistake When someone assumes that what worked to solve yesterday’s problems is sufficient for solving today’s …
The phone rings: It’s your boss with a killer to-do; one that NO ONE is going to like. You know it’s a great developmental opportunity for someone, though, so you delegate it. Not surprisingly, the reception is lukewarm – frigid, actually. What do you do? If it IS a hill to climb, don’t pretend it’s …
Leadership Move #19: Teach Them to Enjoy the Challenge Read More »
Ever see that mind puzzle called the 9 Dots? You start with 3 rows of 3 dots, and the goal is to connect all 9 dots with 4 straight lines. Oh, and once you start, you can’t lift your pen off of the paper – the ‘end’ of each line must be the ‘start’ of …
Leadership Move #18: Challenge Them To Connect The Dots Read More »
