Self-Programming For Successful Leadership
Veteran
leaders can pass along valuable advice from their experience.
In your leadership you can accelerate your effectiveness
if you utilise basic tips such as the following:
Stick to Subject You Know:
Don't try to sound like an authority on subjects on which
you are not sure. Stay on the track! Stay with those topics
you have prepared to talk about and have the background and
knowledge to impress your listeners favourably.
Learn To Think Like a Leader:
This means being ever on the alert for ideas, quotations,
figures, benefits - anything you hear, read, see or think about
that might be valuable as ammunition for you. Examples always
help to sell your points; keep on the lookout for them.
Prepare - Prepare - Prepare:
Supposed leaders who have little worthwhile to say, have been
known to resort to tricks and camouflage to make themselves
look good! Dropping names - blaming others - using meaningless
technical terms - lamenting the shortage of time - quoting
mysterious authorities - all these devices have been used.
Successful leaders agree, however, that the more you do your
homework the less the need for any tricks. Know your material,
prepare with care in advance - then you have confidence in
your developed and natural leadership traits and skills.
Developing Your Team:
Motivating is that leadership skill of developing other people
to do a better job. Within every business there are recognised
criteria for people development.
What are these criteria for developing others (let's call
them People Developers)?
Achievement
Recognition
Participation
Growth
These four factors are inter-related and overlap. One factor
may be more important to one individual than another. It is
your job as a leader to ascertain what others require in their
development.
Let's look at these motivators as they relate to the development
of your team and your leadership.
Achievement:
Satisfaction, a sense of personal accomplishment that a challenge
has been met and the job has been well done. For most people,
achievement is a reward in itself. It is the basic thing which
spurs people to go and do a better job.
How do you as a leader use achievement as a developer? If
someone knows that they have achieved something, they must
first know what is expected of them, a set goal, if they are
to realise later they have achieved it or exceeded it. Thus,
if you intend to use achievement as a developer you must be
sure you clearly outline goals for your people to strive for.
Recognition:
Closely related to achievement, it is meaningless unless earned.
Recognition is an expression of approval or appreciation by
others whose opinion and judgement is valued. Within the business
world you have many ways to show recognition.
A few being:-
- Pins
- Plaques
- Money
- Talks at Seminars and Meetings
- Mentions in Company Literature
- Titles
Recognition and praise will show many unknown facets - like
a diamond. Recognition polishes it and allows latent talent
to shine out.
Participation:
People are more strongly motivated if they feel they have
helped in the planning of their objectives rather than being
told. They should feel as part of not only their own work but
of the total group and Company.
Remember inactivity is often caused by feelings of inadequacy.
Participation can overcome this feeling of inadequacy.
Growth:
The person, who feels as if they are at a dead end, probably
is. They must feel that there are the opportunities available
for them to grow and that they are growing in experience, knowledge,
skill and understanding. If we can help them start growing,
the person will, in fact, exert more effort. Even the rewarding
of others can achieve motivation because it shows that opportunity
is available for growth.
Remember, confidence is built by achievement levels set along
the way to one's goals.Leadership development begins with YOU.
Leadership development starts at the top.
A true leader learns all facets of the business they are involved
in.
Summary:
I read a paragraph several years ago and it stuck in my mind
- I'd like to share it with you.
The Pleasure of Walking Tall:
"Your
security, believe it or not, affects the way you stand,
the way you walk, in short, your physical well being
and self-confidence. A person without security is always
running. They must take the first job offered, or nearly
so. They sit
nervously on life's chair because any small emergency throws
them into the hands of others. Without security, a person
must be too grateful. Gratitude is a fine thing in its place
but
a constant state of gratitude is a horrible place in which
to live. A person with security can walk tall. They may appraise
opportunities in a relaxed way, have time for judicious estimates
and not be rushed by economic necessity. A person with security
can afford to resign from their job if their principles so
dictate. A person always concerned about necessities, such
as food and rent, education for children, can't afford to
think in long range career terms. They must dart to the most
immediate
opportunity for ready cash. Without security, they will spend
a lifetime of darting and dodging. A person with security
can afford the wonderful privilege of being generous in family
or neighbourhood emergencies. They can take a level stare
into
the eyes of any person - friend, stranger or enemy. It shapes
their personality and character.
The best security you have in this world is you. Your efforts,
your leadership and your ability to develop others as leaders.
The moral right of the author, Jonathan Farrington, has been
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by
Jonathan Farrington
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