Leadership Never Left Us…

While it is true that we are experiencing a crisis of leadership at many levels, leadership never left us - we just left it.  Tough times, weariness, burn-out and being just plain sloppy can lead to failed leadership.  The solution is simple.  Just start leading like Sheriff Woody Pride did.  John C. Maxwell has said, "All leadership is influence." So, who can you influence today?

Good Leaders Confirm Progress Against a Plan. Great leaders work from a written strategic plan no matter how small the task.  They constantly measure their progress in achieving their objectives.  More importantly, they are flexible and adjust the plan as needed.
 

Good Leaders Have a Coach. We only grow when we are challenged by people more experienced than we are.  This kind of outside mentoring increases our competence. Whether through a trade or professional association, consultant, management coach, or simply having the input of someone more experienced, great leaders seek the advice of experts so that they can be their best.  This view from the outside helps us see more clearly and increase our impact.
 

Good Leaders Want the Truth. Good leaders what you to tell them the truth, not what they want to hear.  They value the input of their team.  Many times the best ideas and greatest wisdom comes from those working in the trenches.  Great leaders ask their team what they think and take their ideas seriously.