There is much more to genuine leadership than simply holding a position and articulating a clear and relevant message, based on the priorities, concerns and needs of both the organization itself and its constituents. Have you ever observed how often it seems that those in leadership positions don’t really understand, appreciate or realize what their constituents and stakeholders seek, want, need and prioritize? The reality is, until/unless you become more able, to show leadership, by example, and show that you’re open-minded enough to actually GET IT, bit of consequence, it happens! This article will therefore focus and examine what this means and requires, using the mnemonic approach.
1. Generate goodwill; great goals; increase: When you start, by focusing on the needs, priorities and goals of your stakeholders, rather than following a personal agenda, based on self-interest, you will move forward to generate goodwill, which will motivate and inspire! Don’t just worry, or go ahead, with good enough intentions, but rather examine what you want to achieve, and proceed consistently, with big goals! True leaders realize that their organizations must experience consistent growth in order to be sustainable and have a real reason to exist.
two. Empathy; effort; Excellence; exceed expectations: Listen and see what others feel, need and/or care about the most! Proceeding with this degree of genuine empathy makes someone stand out from the rest of the group. A great leader consistently proceeds with the mindset of demanding the highest level of personal excellence. Do not promise too much, but rather seek to exceed expectations!
3. Prompt: Perhaps the greatest enemy of effective leadership is procrastination! True leaders proceed, with timely and well-considered action!
Four. intentions; interests; ideas; imagination; integrity: Leaders must be willing to be objectively introspective and examine the quality of their intentions! Does the approach meet the needs, concerns and interests of the people served? Never settle for good enough, but present ideas that are relevant, of the highest quality, and of the highest standard! Instead of settling for the easiest and best way, proceed with imagination, which strengthens one’s perception and process! Never take a shortcut, for convenience, but rather maintain absolute integrity, despite challenges, etc.!
5. get organized; Union; confidence: Great leaders come together, presenting and articulating a motivating message that emphasizes the need for the group to act together for the common good! Create this level UnionCombined with actions, which clearly indicate that you have earned their trust, it creates the necessary atmosphere to get others to listen, care and follow you.
How can anyone be an effective leader if he can’t GET IT? Will you have the focus and commitment to do what is necessary and necessary?