First of all, Leaders set a vision. All organizations that are on the path to somewhere have a vision. That vision has been articulated to the stakeholders involved. Do you have a vision? Do you share it? Often enough so that everyone is clear as to what it is?
Secondly, Leaders determine the mission for the firm. A mission is what sets you apart and states what your organization does. Everyone knows what it is, and believe me, it is not “to make money.” When was the last time you reviewed your company’s mission? And, articulated it to everyone?
Thirdly, Leaders control their attitudes. Success in life is based more on mental attitude than mental capability. You make yourself with your disposition. Attitude is shown in tone of voice, facial expressions, handwriting, posture, your handshake, your voicemail message, decision-making, delegating, and management style. Attitude always seeps through.
Fourthly, Leaders are tenacious. They keep going until something stops them, and then they still keep going. Accomplishing things takes time but people want determined leaders. When you get knocked down do you get back up? Do you teach this to your people?
Continuously, Leaders improve themselves. You have got to get better and better, continuously be in a state of constant improvement. They listen to the advice of others and then try to act on it. They devote ample time to learning and talk to a wide variety of people. Learn what you need to know, learn it; even if you don’t like it or don’t want to. How much time do you spend learning?
Not only do they improve themselves, Leaders are honest and ethical. Honesty is truth, integrity, being genuine, equitable, fair and frank. It implies an absence of fraud, deceit, and deception.
Not only are they honest and ethical, but Leaders think before they talk. Leaders pause and think through what they are going to say. Leaders tend to act quickly but they think slowly. Do you speak more than you listen?
Leaders that have Originality is critical. The CEO sets the standard for those that they lead. Imagination is important. They don’t follow; they have better ways of doing things. They ask: “Is it a change? Does it improve things? How can we adapt that and take it one step farther?” Do you ask people questions to stimulate thinking or, do you discourage others?
Publicly, Leaders are modest. Secure people can be publicly modest. Insecure people are not. Leaders graciously accept nice things people have said about them, but they don’t always believe it. Leaders give and share credit more than deserved. How much credit do you give others?
Furthermore, Leaders are decisive. Leaders listen to their team. They ask: “How do you like to have things happen? How would you approach this? What do think would work best here? What have you seen that works well in this situation?” How much time do you spend asking questions or, do you have all the answers?
Leaders are gutsy and a little wild. Leaders take risks. They believe “No guts, no glory”. What is your risk tolerance?
Not only that, but Leaders have a sense of humor. Secure people can laugh at themselves. The typical child laughs 400 times a day but adults laugh only about 15. How much time to you spend getting people to laugh or even smile?
Leaders are competitive. Business life is a constant competition. Leaders understand that competition is a good thing for personal and professional growth because it sharpens skills and gets the blood flowing. They recognize that learning only happens from the battle. How much time do you spend rallying your troops for battles? Or, do you fight battles all by yourself?
Leaders are detail oriented. Leaders know the details of what matters. They take full responsibility for the outcome. They know that the higher the position, the more important details become. How much of a handle do you have on the details that can make or break your business?
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