There is a statement which I think everyone should know. "Everyone needs to be a leader." I believe for a company to move into greatness, every person on the team needs to see himself or herself as a leader. The best companies on the planet grow leaders and develop leadership potential throughout the organisation faster than their competition. Making that happen is their number one focus. And they do it quickly.
But I am not saying everyone should run the company. That makes no sense. Everyone is a leader, but not everyone does the same thing. Imagine in a resturant, the chef role is to ensure the dishes are cook, the waiter to ensure the diners ordered are placed correctly and follow up with them. The cashier, to collect money. What if the chef takes on the role of the waiter, while the waiter become the cashier and the cashier become the chef. It would be chaotic!
Know your role. Everyone needs to behave like a leader-no matter what they do. Everyone needs to demonstrate leadership traits- regardless of their position. That means everyone needs to take responsibility for getting the results that they generate. Everyone needs to do their part to shape culture. Everyone needs to be positive and inspirational. Everyone needs to keep a customer happy and protect the brand.
Everyone is a leader, but not everyone is the same. If you are appointed as leader in your life, see how you can make everyone a leader here.
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Wednesday, July 25, 2012
People and Relationship
The best performers in business don't hide behind their desks. They know that business is about connecting to people. When people like you and know you and trust you, they will help you. Just the way it is. Human nature at play.
The best managers get out from behind their desks and have rich and meaningful conversations with their team. They get that passion is contagious and, before someone will lend you their hand, you need to touch their heart. The best salespeople get out from behind their desks and break bread with their customers. They understand the power of relationship selling.
People don't buy products and services - they buy people and relationship.
The best employees get out from behind their desks to collaborate with their teammates, support their colleague and to spread enthusiasm.
More than ever in my own life, I try to get out of the office. I love my team but they know what they are doing. They lead without title and are empowered. I'll just get in their way if I am around too much. I need to be out meeting, serving my beloved clients and helping build world class organisations. I need to be out learning new ideas and interesting insights that will find their way onto my blog or into my next speech or book.
Hiding behind my desk is the worst place I could be. It will never happen in my lifetime!
The best managers get out from behind their desks and have rich and meaningful conversations with their team. They get that passion is contagious and, before someone will lend you their hand, you need to touch their heart. The best salespeople get out from behind their desks and break bread with their customers. They understand the power of relationship selling.
People don't buy products and services - they buy people and relationship.
The best employees get out from behind their desks to collaborate with their teammates, support their colleague and to spread enthusiasm.
More than ever in my own life, I try to get out of the office. I love my team but they know what they are doing. They lead without title and are empowered. I'll just get in their way if I am around too much. I need to be out meeting, serving my beloved clients and helping build world class organisations. I need to be out learning new ideas and interesting insights that will find their way onto my blog or into my next speech or book.
Hiding behind my desk is the worst place I could be. It will never happen in my lifetime!
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