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Most of us have known people who were great managers but were bad leaders because they forgot the fundamental component of their organization—people.
the challenge of leadership: inspiring people to work hard and to execute tasks willingly.
To meet that challenge, a leader must demonstrate three things: (1) He must be competent, (2) he must exercise good judgment, and (3) he must have character.
the ethics and moral climate of any organization are established at the higher echelons.
There are two things a leader can do: he can either contaminate his environment (and his people) with his attitude and actions, or he can inspire confidence.
A leader must be visible to the people he leads.
He must be self-confident and always maintain a p...
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must exhibit a determination to prevail no matter what the odds or how difficult the situation.
display the will to prevail by his actions, his words, his tone of voice, his appearance,
his demeanor, his countenance, and the lo...
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He must never give off any hint or evidence that he is uncertain abou...
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A leader sets the tone and attitude for his people.
To get the job done, the leader must have a clearly-defined mission along with specific goals and objectives.
He must have a workable plan to accomplish his mission and a system for measuring progress.
his subordinate leaders—must understand the plan, their individual objectives,
The leader must know his primary challenges and how those challenges may impact ...
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first make an honest assessment of the situation.
The smart leader should always think through the “what ifs” and have a plan on how to handle them before they occur.
The best leaders in any enterprise see problems coming and stack the deck to prevent
The smart leader must also be mindful of his organization’s constraints and center of gravity.
Constraints are normal. How they are dealt with is leadership.
the constraints must accurately be identified.
The “center of gravity” is the principal thing or activity that must be in balance or under control for an organization to operate; it is the organization's source of strength.
While getting the job done, the leader must plan ahead and create the future.
He must be proactive, not reactive.
Complacency kills. Leaders are paid to create order out of chaos.
“Trust Your Instincts.”
Instincts are the product of one’s personality, experience, reading, and education.
“If there’s doubt in your mind, there’s no doubt at all.”
if you know in your heart that an action is wrong, don’t do it.
Three strikes and you’re not out.
There’s always one more thing you can do to influence any situation in your favor. And after that, there’s one more thing.
“When nothing is wrong, there’s nothing wrong - EXCEPT there’s nothing wrong. That’s when a leader has to be the most alert.” Principle #4: “Trust Your Instincts.”
“learning comes through observation and experience.
A good leader aims to make his subordinates feel that they are valued members of a team.
The first person you have to lead and discipline is yourself.
To be a leader, you must be willing to be a lifelong learner.
The leaders who fail are those who think they know everything—or that they have nothing left to learn.
a good leader is also a good listener.
When you listen, you know twice as much as the other guy:
You’ve got to have a dream to move towards, or you’re dead in the water. Once you’ve realized that dream and accomplished that goal—get another!
There is a solution to every problem; some are more complex than others. There’s always a way.
A leader should never be arrogant, spiteful, condescending, or engage in gossip.
always act with humility and treat his subordinates with respect and dignity.
Leaders stay informed of current events, and they should anticipate challenges based on those events.
A good leader studies the culture of any location where he is planning to go—and he ensures his subordinates are properly educated on the same.
Being a leader does not mean that you are instantly the smartest person
a good leader utilizes the talents of those around him, seeks counsel from those with more experience, and treats others with respect.
everyone deserves respect until they did something to lose it.
A worker’s performance often reflects the attitude of his leadership.
