What I have learned about people and organizations...so far.

Thursday, January 28, 2016

Eight Attributes of a Great Leader # 4

Are you a Chairman, President, CEO, Pastor, department head or project leader?  If you are or aspire to be, there are several highly critical attributes of good leadership.  From my experience I have learned that great leaders possess eight qualities:

4. Give responsibility only with authority.
Team members need authority and independence to make decisions.  Without authority they will be unsuccessful and become frustrated and discouraged.
Ok leader, how do you measure up against this standard?  If it is missing from your present management style, include it today and you’ll begin to see results tomorrow. (To be continued.)

Thursday, January 21, 2016

Eight Attributes of a Great Leader # 3

Are you a Chairman, President, CEO, Pastor, department head or project leader?  If you are or aspire to be, there are several highly critical attributes of good leadership.  From my experience I have learned that great leaders possess eight qualities:

3. Affirming those serving with him/her.
Leadership tells team members about their positive qualities and praises their accomplishments.  Such affirmation will raise the team’s performance to the next level.  Great leaders place people ahead of results, direct their improvement, and deal with workplace problems swiftly.
Ok leader, how do you measure up against this standard?  If it is missing from your present management style, include it today and you’ll begin to see results tomorrow. (To be continued.)

Thursday, January 14, 2016

Eight Attributes of a Great Leader # 2

Are you a Chairman, President, CEO, Pastor, department head or project leader?  If you are or aspire to be, there are several highly critical attributes of good leadership.  From my experience I have learned that great leaders possess eight qualities:

2. Chief cheerleader of the vision.
Great leaders keep the vision focused. They motivate and by sharing their enthusiasm, they create enthusiasm among their team.
Ok leader, how do you measure up against this standard?  If it is missing from your present management style, include it today and you’ll begin to see results tomorrow.

Thursday, January 7, 2016

Eight Attributes of a Great Leader # 1

Are you a Chairman, President, CEO, Pastor, department head or project leader?  If you are or aspire to be, there are several highly critical attributes of good leadership.  From my experience I have learned that great leaders possess eight qualities:

1. Highly visible.
A great leader takes the time to get to know those who are working for him/her. More then having an open door policy, they circulate through their team several times a day encouraging, clarifying, and affirming them.
Ok leader, how do you measure up against this standard?  If it is missing from your present management style, include it today and you’ll begin to see results tomorrow. (To be continued.)