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An Enlightened Leader
By Michael | March 13, 2009
“Motivate them, train them, care about them, and make winners out of them…”
- J. Marriott, Jr
AN ENLIGHTENED LEADER… (according to Mike Moore)
values the ideas and opinions of others
listens attentively
affirms generously
criticizes gently and privately
trusts the collective wisdom of the group
encourages others to achieve their enormous untapped potential
catches people doing things right
involves people in decisions which effect their destiny
keeps people informed
has a sense of humor
trusts the decisions of others
realizes that his/her opinion is just one among many
isn’t threatened when people disagree with them
rejects the “my way or the highway” paradigm
cares about the total well being of those with whom she/he works
believes that the most valuable inventory of any business is people
seeks out and acts upon the advice of others
gives credit rather than takes credit
“The ability to summon positive emotions during periods of intense stress lies at the heart of effective leadership”. – Jim Loehr
Dear Leaders,
What does being a leader mean to you? Do you define it differently than you would have ten years ago? Has your leadership style changed?
The roles leaders have played throughout the years have evolved and the transition has not always been easy.
Giving mandates, having a dictatorial style, and “ruling” by intimidation will probably not serve too many leaders well in today’s workplace.
According to Mike Moore, an international speaker, cartoonist and specialist in humor and appreciation in the workplace, successful leaders adapt to styles that reduce stress and anxiety, improve morale, build trust, increase productivity, and have a genuine interest in their staff.
Isn’t that what we all strive for?
Review Mr. Moore’s list and decide where your strengths or “magic dust” as a leader are. Next, review it for items you want to add to your development plan.
How’d you do? How can we help?
Sincerely,
Michael W. Kublin and Jan Mayer-Rodriguez
PEOPLETEK EVENTS:
April 2009 OFFERINGS:
Leadership Journey I, session 1 of 12 April 22nd; Virtually facilitated, 10:30am – noon EDT
6 month payment plan available
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