My best scout and I were talking about leadership and he wanted to know what makes a good leader. Since I'm old and wise (quit laughing) I came up with 10 practices that make a good leader. I've pulled many of these from different books and articles I've read over the years.
10 things that make a strong leader.
1. Lead from the front not the rear: People need to see you’re confident not arrogant.
2. Be well informed: If you don’t know what you’re talking about people will notice.
3. Surround yourself with people better than you: Listen to them, they can only make you look better.
4. Golden Rule: Treat people the way you expect to be treated.
5. Be Trustworthy: If your people don’t trust you, you’ve already lost.
6. Helpful: Don’t be afraid to roll up your sleeves and get dirty. Sometimes you have to do the grunt work.
7. The buck stops with you: If something gets screwed up admit it’s your responsibility and move on.
8. Learn from the past: Leaders who don’t learn from history are doomed to repeat it.
9. KISS: Keep it simple stupid!
10. You’re the Leader, LEAD!: There is a big difference between managing your people and being bossy. People will respond better if they know you’re there for them.
It seems that some of the people who lead have forgotten basics of leadership.
Maybe they will read this blog...
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