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View Full Version : More on being a great leader....
FlickerScents
06-09-2010, 03:16 AM
I read this in a recent email that was sent to me and wanted to share it:
This was a great topic that I recently read about... It's from "The Energy Bus" and I thought I'd share with everyone here... It's about 3 ways to be a positive leader in your organization.
Care about them - The main question every employee in every organization is asking is, "Do you care about me; can I trust you?" Employees want to know if you care about them. If you do, they will be more likely to stay on the bus and work with you. Employees are more engaged at work and will work at their highest potential when their manager cares about them.
Develop a relationship with them - Author Andy Stanley once said, "Rules without relationship lead to rebellion." Far too many managers and leaders share rules with their people, but they don't have a relationship with them. So what happens? The people rebel, and they disengage from their jobs and the mission of the team. I've had many managers approach me and tell me that my books helped them realize they needed to focus less on rules and invest more in their work relationships. The result was a dramatic increase in team performance and productivity. To develop a relationship with your eployees, you need to build trust, listen to them, make time for them, recognize them and mentor them.
Appreciate them - The main reason why people leave their jobs is because they don't feel appreciated. It's as easy as saying (or writing) "Thank You". It's a simple truth: When you care about your employees and the people you work with, they are more likely to stay on the bus and work harder, with more loyalty and greater positive energy. In turn, they are more likely to share their positive energy with your customers, thus enhancing service and the bottom line. The greatest customer-service strategy has nothing to do with customer service, but it has everything to do with how you treat your employees. If you model great service, they will provide great service.
Remember, leadership is not just about what you do, but what you can inspire, encourage and empower others to do. Instead of running over the people in your team/organization, invite them on the bus with you and engage them to help you create an amazing and successful ride.
-- "The Energy Bus"
These are three main steps I love to follow, and I pass onto my team.
This was a great topic that I recently read about... It's from "The Energy Bus" and I thought I'd share with everyone here... It's about 3 ways to be a positive leader in your organization.
Care about them - The main question every employee in every organization is asking is, "Do you care about me; can I trust you?" Employees want to know if you care about them. If you do, they will be more likely to stay on the bus and work with you. Employees are more engaged at work and will work at their highest potential when their manager cares about them.
Develop a relationship with them - Author Andy Stanley once said, "Rules without relationship lead to rebellion." Far too many managers and leaders share rules with their people, but they don't have a relationship with them. So what happens? The people rebel, and they disengage from their jobs and the mission of the team. I've had many managers approach me and tell me that my books helped them realize they needed to focus less on rules and invest more in their work relationships. The result was a dramatic increase in team performance and productivity. To develop a relationship with your eployees, you need to build trust, listen to them, make time for them, recognize them and mentor them.
Appreciate them - The main reason why people leave their jobs is because they don't feel appreciated. It's as easy as saying (or writing) "Thank You". It's a simple truth: When you care about your employees and the people you work with, they are more likely to stay on the bus and work harder, with more loyalty and greater positive energy. In turn, they are more likely to share their positive energy with your customers, thus enhancing service and the bottom line. The greatest customer-service strategy has nothing to do with customer service, but it has everything to do with how you treat your employees. If you model great service, they will provide great service.
Remember, leadership is not just about what you do, but what you can inspire, encourage and empower others to do. Instead of running over the people in your team/organization, invite them on the bus with you and engage them to help you create an amazing and successful ride.
-- "The Energy Bus"
These are three main steps I love to follow, and I pass onto my team.
mandm'smommy
06-09-2010, 04:18 PM
Great stuff! Thanks for taking the time to post this.
FlickerScents
06-19-2010, 07:32 AM
thanks Melissa...I like to keep the board Inspiring!!
hewenxiu1234
06-25-2010, 01:54 AM
Yeah. It’s good to be yourself. Same with you, I will try to do something. So I support your decision!
