The second factor in the Trilateral Leadership Ledger that measures a leader's effectiveness is Tasks. According to Brady and Woodward, "The task category simply represents the ability to get things done. ... No leader can succeed without the ability to execute tasks."
Effective leaders lead by example. On several occasions I have referenced the great coaching legend John Wooden. Even in the midst of his 10 National Championships run, it was not uncommon to find him sweeping the gym floor. Leaders do what needs to be done. There are no menial tasks, just tasks that need to get done! Wooden understood this and led by example.
Additionally, leaders are able to inspire others to accomplish the tasks that need to get done. The task factor is not a call for the leader to become a workaholic or a control freak communicating the attitude that they are the only one that can get things done and done correctly. Effective leaders learn to delegate tasks and build mutual trust so they know that the tasks will get done.
Over the next few days I will unpack the tasks category and go into more detail on the individual components of this factor.
Chris Brady & Orrin Woodward: "Launching a Leadership Revolution." Business Plus. New York. p.97
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