Thoughts on Leadership
In her book, “Dare to Lead,” Brene Brown defines a leader as “anyone who takes responsibility for recognizing the potential in people and ideas, and has the courage to develop the potential.”
In this blog I will share some of my thoughts on leadership and the thoughts and ideas of those I value. Please enjoy.
Making The Tough Decision
Being the boss is never easy. The decisions for the long term are often painful in the short term.
Your staff watches each of your moves and what you tolerate. The lowest performer on your staff sets the standard for what you will allow in your organization.
Your Best Recruiter Is YOU
Not everyone wants to sit at home on the couch and collect a government check, as some of the common wisdom goes. They do want to work for an organization that values them and does important work.
They Are Not Making More Time
In many ways, blind dates that turn into “happily ever after” remind me of the resistance I hear from company leaders who tell me they are “too busy” to join my Vistage group. My response is “Show me a CEO who isn’t busy and I’ll show you someone who won’t be in the job much longer.”
Always Learning
If you tell me you can only learn from people in your field, you probably won’t want to be a part of our group.
Lessons From the Business of Baseball
So how deep is your bench? Are you building the best managers for the future of your company? Have you looked at the key players of your competitors and wondered what they would look like wearing your jersey?
How To Build An Effective Team
We often say in our Vistage group, “You’ll be uncomfortable, but you’ll be safe. It is in that uncomfortable zone where true growth occurs.