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Find Yourself A Leader To Follow

One of the greatest opportunities we overlook in developing our leadership skills tool box, is locating a role model to follow. Why is this important? For one thing, we learn by example and finding an exemplary leader can provide us with incredible behaviors and attitudes to emulate. But here are a few more reasons why connecting with a leadership mentor can help us evolve into an influential leader.

 

  • Listening To Another Leader’s Point of View: In our busy professional lives we rarely take the time to evaluate our choices and decisions.  When was the last time you stepped back and actually asked yourself: “Am I focusing on the right stuff?’ “Am I moving in a counter
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Published on Tuesday April 3, 2012 in Core Values, Influential Leader, Leadership Development, leadership qualities and Open-Minded. 0 Comments Tags: , .

How Can Confidence Increase Generosity For Leadership?

In a recent NY Times article, Susan Credle, Chief Creative Officer of the advertising agency, Leo Burnett USA, shared an interesting connection between confidence and generosity. It was Susan’s belief that the more confident a leader is, the more generous they tend to be. Think about that for a minute. Can you reflect on those leaders in your work environments who have been the most generous to you in giving of their time and recognizing our value? Without exception, I would bet that each of those individuals was confident and wanted to help others on their team grow and be successful. When leaders have good self-esteem and believe in their worth, they are more apt to give others credit and recognition. So how can leadership create a culture of… Continue reading

Published on Tuesday February 28, 2012 in Coaching, Generosity, Leadership Development and Open-Minded. 0 Comments Tags: , , .

Do You Have the Appetite to Lead?

Although research has demonstrated that leadership skills can be learned and one does not necessarily need to be born a leader, how important is the desire to lead? Does a CEO or a manager or a supervisor need to want to lead in a passionate way? If an individual enjoys the technical aspects of their job and has no dream to be a leader, should they be coached to do so? After working with all levels of management for many years, I believe that without the strong will to inspire and engage others, it is almost impossible to be a successful leader.

Becoming a leader takes great stamina and resiliency.  Before embarking on a leadership choice, managers must evaluate their strength, both physical and emotional, as well as their… Continue reading

Published on Wednesday May 5, 2010 in Leadership Development, Management Development, Open-Minded and Supervisory Development. 0 Comments Tags: , .