A Leader is someone [anyone] who has followers Drucker’s views on leadership were summarized by Cohen. According to Drucker, leaders should: – be strategic planners [vision] – model business ethics and personal integrity [values] – use the military leadership model [culture] – correctly use motivation [inspiration] – market the organization [communication]...
Leadership is influence – nothing more, nothing less.
As defined by John Maxwell in The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You
Leadership is the capacity to influence others through inspiration, motivated by a passion, generated by a vision, produced by a conviction, and ignited by a purpose.
As defined at a Diversity Champions Workshop by Guardian Quest
“Being a professional is doing the things you love on the days you don’t feel like doing them.” “If you don’t do what’s best for your body, you’re the one who comes up on the short end.” “The key to success is to keep growing in all areas of life – mental, emotional, spiritual, as well as physical.” “To be great we need to win games we aren’t supposed to win.”...
Opportunity to succeed (43%) The good life (37%) The pursuit of happiness (34%) The American dream (22%) A fair shake (17%) To be left alone (13%) A fresh start (9%) Everything I can get (9%) A fighting chance (8%) A new beginning (8%) The American dream has been dropping on the list because young people don’t think they will ever achieve it. Wanting the good life has moved up in its place...
Communicate. Clearly let others know what you and they can expect Listen. Listen more than you talk Follow-through. Keep your promises and expectations Own-up. When you or a subordinate fall short take personal accountability Trust. You have to trust others for them to trust you Respect. Respect others regardless of their position WYSIWYG. Be a what you see is what you get person Loyalty...
There comes a point in everyone’s life when they determine the veracity of their character. Some may think they know, but not until pressed by hardship, fear or heartache will they really know. All other times are spent in preparation. When the moment of trial comes will you be irrelevant, expendable, a fighter, or a warrior? “Out of every 100 men, ten shouldn’t even be...
A man died and met Saint Peter at the gates of heaven. Recognizing the saint’s knowledge and wisdom, he wanted to ask him a question. “Saint Peter,” he said, “ I have been interested in military history for many years. Tell me, who was the greatest general of all times?” Peter quickly responded, “O, that is a simple question. It’s that man right over there.” The man looked where Peter was...
Go APE for your teamates [bosses, peers, subordinates]: A – Acknowledgement. Make a big deal out of everything your teammates do good. They love acknowledgement. Show excitement, say their name, acknowledge even when you are the one who rightfully should be acknowledged. P – Praise. You want to attack your teammates. Don’t just say nice things, attack, make a big deal about...
Another leadership lesson my daughter learned this summer at her elite basketball camp – lessons in communication: Three reasons players [leaders] don’t communicate, 1. Too into themselves and selfish, 2. Too tired, and 3. Don’t know what to say NITE communication: N- Names. Use a person’s name before you instruct them. Everyone loves being put in the spotlight, they...