Friday, February 5, 2016

Sound-bites: Ideas for Leading Effectively

By: Art Petty

  • Success as a leader is built one encounter at a time. Make certain to make each one count.
  • Before you start your day, prepare your attitude for success. Focus on what impact you want to have on others today and then live it.
  • Leading others in periods of uncertainty requires an extra-level of care and handling. Your role is to create a safe zone. If you don’t, fear stifles creativity and problem-solving.
  • Just because someone gives you feedback doesn’t mean it’s valuable. Always consider the source and the intent.
  • When assuming responsibility to lead a new team (a team that is new to you), resist the urge to tell. Instead, observe and ask. You’ll have ample time to influence the team.
  • What are you reading this week or month? What are you planning on reading? If you’re not reading and learning, you’re moving backwards at the speed of change.
  • Treat the professional development of your team members like a series of video-game level up situations. New challenges, new opportunities to strive, fail, learn and ultimately succeed. Mix in ample real-time feedback and you’re doing your part!
  • It’s Leader AND Manager. No one wants a leader who cannot manage or a manager who cannot lead. Learn to do both.

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