When done right, leadership is a complex practice that has a simple road map.
1) A Leader knows the way: the leader sets the vision and direction for the team and the organization and is thinking and planning way ahead of the crowd. The effective leader is thinking five to ten years in the future and planning on how to get there. The effective leader can not only create a vision for the future, they can develop a plan on how to get there.
2) A leader goes the way: once the leader has created the vision, communicated the vision and developed the plan, they set out to implement the vision and the plan. The effective leader takes action. They are task oriented and model a strong work ethic. They are doers!
3) A leader shows the way: not only does the effective leader take action, they bring their team along with them. They bring the team together and, by their example, shows the team how the vision and plan can be implemented.
By following this simple road map, the complex practice of leadership can net amazing results!
No comments:
Post a Comment