Recently some words of wisdom about leading a team were sought from one of the division managers. This was the response.
I always tell people the same things about being a leader –
• Care – about the organization, your people, your performance, etc
• Set the example – you are in a fishbowl; people are watching your every move
• Don’t ask others to do something you’re not willing to do yourself
• Delegate – you can’t do it all yourself
• Don’t be afraid to make the hard calls
• Be yourself…if you’re an a__hole, be an a__hole; people will see through phoniness
• Don’t walk past a mistake – you just set a new standard
• Focus down rather than up – take care of your subordinates and they will take care of you
• Get more with sugar than vinegar
• The “Golden Rule” works
• “Servant-leader” attitude – focus on how you can best serve your organization
• Being a good leader is very hard work
ACTION POINT: Work hard at leading your team.
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