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LEADERSHIP
Who exactly are our leaders?
They are the bosses, owners, supervisors, foremen, managers, or directors who tell employees what needs done, when it needs done, and ensure employees have the
resources needed to get it done. In essence, they are the people who tell you when to come to work, what to do while you are there, and when you can go home.
“Lead by example; not by intimidation.”
Make no mistake though, leaders can also be those people who aren’t placed in a position of leadership, but have gained the respect and loyalty of co-workers, associates, and customers. This is the highest level of leadership, because it isn’t commanded by job position or directed by management, but has been earned by the ability of the person to be attentive, sympathetic, and helpful to other people.
“Good leaders facilitate improvements not changes.”
ABC’s of Leading
Admit your mistakes; no matter what the cost
Believe in yourself, so others can too
Care about your people (genuinely)
Don’t pass the buck
Expect errors, but accept near-perfection
Forgive others as well as yourself for mistakes
Give recognition and praise “On-the-Spot”
Hold yourself and others accountable for their decisions/actions
Inputs should be considered from ALL your people
Just don’t forget when YOU were at the bottom of the food chain
Kiss up to nobody; be sincere and honest
Look down on no one, especially in public
Mean what you say, and say what you mean
Never yell, except in Life or Limb situations
Open your mind and heart, not just the door to your office
Punish ONLY as a last resort, and then very carefully
Question the unknown, not the source
Reward innovation and productivity
Share information with peers AND subordinates
Take a personal interest in your people
Use common sense when delegating and making decisions
Victory is a result of GOOD subordinates
Why not? (Sometimes you just do it because you were asked!)
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