| When you are at work, do you get frustrated | | | | organization works is the only way to show others |
| because things don't seem to be happening the way | | | | you know what you are doing. |
| they're supposed to be? You see people milling | | | | Being a leader is not about what you make others |
| around but nothing gets accomplished. And in the | | | | do. It's about who you are, what you know, and |
| daily hustle and bustle, do you feel that your goals | | | | what you do. You are a reflection of what you're |
| remain just that - goals. Then maybe its time for you | | | | subordinates must be. |
| to stand up and do something about it. | | | | Studies have shown that one other bases of good |
| Most people are content just to stand around | | | | leadership is the trust and confidence your |
| listening for orders. And it isn't unusual to adopt a | | | | subordinates have of you. If they trust you they will |
| follow-the-leader mentality. But maybe, somewhere | | | | go through hell and high water for you and for the |
| inside of you, you feel the desire to make things | | | | organization. |
| happen - to be the head, not the tail. Then maybe | | | | Trust and confidence is built on good relationships, |
| leadership just suits you fine. | | | | trustworthiness, and high ethics. |
| Some people believe that great leaders are made, | | | | The way you deal with your people, and the |
| not born. Yes, it may be true that some people are | | | | relationships you build will lay the foundation for the |
| born with natural talents. However, without practice, | | | | strength of your group. The stronger your |
| without drive, without enthusiasm, and without | | | | relationship, the stronger their trust and confidence is |
| experience, there can be no true development in | | | | in your capabilities. |
| leadership. | | | | Once you have their trust and confidence, you may |
| You must also remember that good leaders are | | | | now proceed to communicate the goals and |
| continually working and studying to improve their | | | | objectives you are to undertake. |
| natural skills. This takes a commitment to constantly | | | | Communication is a very important key to good |
| improve in whatever endeavor a person chooses. | | | | leadership. Without this you can not be a good leader. |
| First of all, let's define leadership. To be a leader, one | | | | The knowledge and technical expertise you have |
| must be able to influence others to accomplish a goal, | | | | must be clearly imparted to other people. |
| or an objective. He contributes to the organization | | | | Also, you can not be a good leader and unless you |
| and cohesion of a group. | | | | have good judgment. You must be able to assess |
| Contrary to what most people believe, leadership is | | | | situations, weigh the pros and cons of any decision, |
| not about power. It is not about harassing people or | | | | and actively seek out a solution. |
| driving them using fear. It is about encouraging others | | | | It is this judgment that your subordinates will come |
| towards the goal of the organization. It is putting | | | | to rely upon. Therefore, good decision-making is vital |
| everyone on the same page and helping them see | | | | to the success of your organization. |
| the big picture of the organization. You must be a | | | | Leaders are not do-it-all heroes. You should not claim |
| leader not a boss. | | | | to know everything, and you should not rely upon |
| First of all, you have to get people to follow you. | | | | your skills alone. |
| How is this accomplished? | | | | You should recognize and take advantage of the |
| People follow others when they see a clear sense of | | | | skills and talents your subordinates have. Only when |
| purpose. People will only follow you if they see that | | | | you come to this realization will you be able to work |
| you know where you are going. Remember that | | | | as one cohesive unit. |
| bumper sticker? The one that says, don't follow me, | | | | Remember being a leader takes a good deal of work |
| I'm lost too? The same holds true for leadership. If | | | | and time. It is not learned overnight. Remember, also, |
| you yourself do not know where you're headed to, | | | | that it is not about just you. It is about you and the |
| chances are people will not follow you at all. | | | | people around you. |
| You yourself must know the vision of the | | | | So, do you have the drive and the desire to serve |
| organization. Having a clear sense of hierarchy, | | | | required of leaders? Do you have the desire to work |
| knowing who the bosses are, who to talk to, the | | | | cooperatively with other people? Then start now. |
| organization's goals and objectives, and how the | | | | Take your stand and be leader today. |