By getting to the heart of what makes some leaders truly great, you can become pretty remarkable yourself.
Remarkable leaders
are admired--and followed. Learning how a great leader thinks is essential to
learning how to become a great
leader.
1. What's happening in the world today?
2. What are my goals for the day?
3. Which tasks should I begin first and which should I
delegate?
Once they have a set
of goals in mind for the day, great leaders prioritize, and then decide what
tasks they need to personally accomplish, and what things should
be delegated to others.
4. How are our products/services doing and are we
making money?
Every highly
effective leader thinks about the products or services that his or her company
or department produces, and how much revenue and profit is being realized from
them. Without these facts--examined on a regular basis--leaders can't readily
see the need for change, or which direction to take.
5. Which contacts should I reach out to today?
Remarkable leaders
are great
at networking and staying in contact with others, first and foremost,
because they enjoy the camaraderie and friendship. They also understand that
these same connections may one day be a valuable resource for advice and
information. And, these leaders are always there for their contacts when
they're the ones who are in need--whether it's to pass on their expertise, give
advice, or make a recommendation.
6. I am going to listen closely
Remarkable leaders
ask questions and listen closely to what others have to say and share. They
consider and listen to the views of others in an effort to learn and grow and
enrich their business, others, and themselves.
7. How can I help you have a successful day?
Great leaders want
their employees, customers, and vendors to be successful. They take the time to
notice when someone is struggling, and they ask what they can do to help.
8. Can we find a better way?
Remarkable leaders
are constantly
thinking, asking, listening, and observing in an effort to learn new ways
to be faster, more efficient, and more successful at what they do.
9. I really appreciate the hard work of my team
A great leader is
the first to say, "They get all the credit because they deserve it."
When employees do something exceptional, great leaders are the first to shine
the spotlight on their people.
10. Were we successful today?
At the end of each
day, remarkable leaders ask themselves and the members of their team whether or
not they
were successful. If the answer is yes, then these leaders know they should
do more of that. If the answer is no, then they know that it's time to try a
different approach.
11. I am grateful for...
Finally, remarkable
leaders never forget to be grateful for what they have and make it a point each
and every day to find something positive to reflect upon and be grateful for.
Courtesy: Inc. Magazine, Author: Peter Economy
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Kevin Minton
CEO
Chief Executive Boards International
KevinMinton@ChiefExecutiveBoards.com
Courtesy: Inc. Magazine, Author: Peter Economy
Other CEBI Blog Articles...
Kevin Minton
CEO
Chief Executive Boards International
KevinMinton@ChiefExecutiveBoards.com
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