For anyone successful in leading people, they learned it somewhere. Chances are, they had a role model they could follow. Here are four ways to become a role model. I heard an interview with Chris Winton the author of C-4 leadership on another podcast mention that when he moved up through the ranks; it is …
As a leader in your organization, you must have confidence. That doesn’t mean that you have to be cocky, aloof, and arrogant. No, it means you have to have confidence that when you are called upon to decide, you will decide and move on. Here are five tips to increase confidence. 1. Have it Make …
We all know leaders we view as more successful than others. Maybe they get more accomplished with their team. They might have more camaraderie amongst their team members. Maybe they give their team more freedom. Whatever the measuring stick, they are more successful. Here are some tips on how successful leaders think. First, let’s talk …
When you lead people, there will be times when you have difficult conversations with employees. To make these conversations successful with both party’s emotions intact, here are four tips for having difficult conversations. Tip 1. Don’t enter the conversation in an emotional state We’ve all heard the advice to count to ten before answering when …
One of the most powerful frameworks I’ve been exposed to during my leadership career is called situational leadership. I was fortunate to be a young man when I was exposed to this framework and put it into practice. The best part is that it is simple and effective. It will help you apply the correct …
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Many people enter the management ranks of an organization. They manage to the best of their ability and do a great job. There aren’t many who become true leaders. Leading requires a different operating framework. Here are some tips to become a great leader. 1. Cast a Vision When a leader casts a vision, they …
Given everything that is going on right now with the Covid19 pandemic, you are urged to wear a mask and keep six feet away from other people to stop the spread of the virus. Unfortunately, this gained the name of Social Distancing. In reality, what is being suggested is physical distancing. As a leader, you …
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Level Five Leadership: The Pinnacle Whether we are talking about a businessman, a football coach, or a teacher; there is one thing they all have in common…they are leaders. But what level of leadership are they? How do they treat their employees? What do they think about results and deadlines? Every leader operates at his/her …
Level Four Leadership People Development John Maxwell in “The Five Levels of Leadership” writes that with Level 4 leaders, the emphasis is on personal and corporate productivity and this ability to create a highly productive team, department, or organization shows a higher level of leadership ability than most others display. To reach the upper levels …
Level Three Leadership – Production: Making Things Happen Separates Real Leaders For the past few weeks, this blog has been reviewing “The Five Levels of Leadership” by John Maxwell and how those levels relate to lean leadership. This week’s blog will discuss Level three leadership: Production. The 5 Levels are like a staircase – all …