Abc of Leadership

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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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