What makes a follower? Is it okay to be a follower, and if so, when should you follow, and why? There are those that follow like sheep, stupidly, out of some instinct-like need to stay with the heard. They don’t really add value; just make up the numbers. There are those who follow like dogs,…
HAVE you ever worked for an @#$%hole? You know, the kind of boss who’s grumpy, unfair, inconsiderate, and rude. We pretty much all have. You can imagine that the first 360 degree review such a person gets gives them quite a shock. “What do you mean? I’m tough but fair, and I know how to…
WHAT do leaders do? Better stated, what should they do? It’s a question oft asked and with a multitude of answers. Here’s a definitive list that briefly outlines the essentials. If any of these things is not done, or not done well, your venture risks failure. They are not done in isolation, they are dynamic,…
SO, what’s the one thing you need to do to create a culture of accountability? Are you sitting down? It’s heavy. Ready. Okay. Here it is: The one thing you absolutely must do in order to create a culture of accountability is… Hold people accountable. Doh. Seriously though, this really is all you need to…
ENGAGEMENT has become somewhat of a buzz-word. Getting employees to “engage” means a happier, more productive, more committed, and, hopefully, a more innovative workforce. So goes the mantra, and it’s true. Here’s the thing though: engagement is the default setting for humans. Human’s have evolved a phenomenal capacity to know reality; to focus, to think,…
THERE’S a great many posts and articles about the difference between leaders and managers, so I’ll leave my two cents worth on that topic for another time. Instead, here’s a look at why building leadership into an organization’s culture makes managers’ jobs much easier, and allows for a flatter and far more agile hierarchy. Readers…
Tied up with relocation at present. Here’s a re-post from 1 month ago. ONE of the key attributes displayed by all good leaders is the ability to think for themselves. Now that might sound a bit simple; after all, we all think for ourselves, at least to some degree. But real independence of mind, a…
JUST a short one today. Words of wisdom. Become the kind of leader that people would follow voluntarily; even if you had no title or position. Brian Tracy And I would add: “Hone the attributes of good leadership, because they are just as important to you alone as they are to you with followers”.
“Don’t you believe what you’ve seen or you’ve heard, Ego… is not a… dirty word.” IF you’re a middle-aged Australian you’ll recognize that line from the Skyhooks hit of 1975. If you’re not, it’s still a good point. Your Ego is you. Why would you denigrate it? Yet we hear it all the time. “Put…
Passing The Buck Any problem in an organization is owned by the highest ranked person who knows about it. If you’re the boss, that means you. If you know about it, it’s your problem. Don’t confuse Passing The Buck with delegating. If you delegate properly, you are still accountable for the task, activity, or responsibility…
