Leadership Tips
36 videos • 74 views • by Elevate Your Leadership I define leadership in two words – enabling others. John Maxwell has an even shorter one-word definition- influence. My full definition is, “Enabling others to accomplish their objectives through the application of my education, training, and experience.” I firmly believe that the most effective leaders have the right combination of three critical components, which are education, training, and experience. Education without experience is philosophy. Many ‘certified’ coaches and trainers lack the depth of experience required to develop a leader in a credible, meaningful, and long-lasting manner. Personal Definition If you have a personal definition or a personal mission statement, you then have a means of knowing if (and when) you are leading. Sharing your definition of leadership with those you lead will help them align to your expectations while providing the coveted ‘transparency’ that leaders should strive for. Skyscraper Analogy As leaders, we should have guiding principles that provide a solid foundation for our approach to leadership. I like to compare being a leader to being a skyscraper. Skyscrapers are highly visible and have a foundation that is both deep and wide. Without this foundation, the building would topple. My foundation is a combination of the aforementioned personal definition and the deliberate application of leadership styles and power types. Why is Leadership Important? If you have ever worked under a poor leader then you know the answer to this question. Perhaps you have been a poor leader at times as well. I know I have. The importance of solid leadership cannot be overstated. Again, think about the influence both good and not-so-good leaders have had on you. A great leader will have a lifelong influence on you long after you no longer work together. Full-Time Requirement Defining leadership and understanding the significance of your actions as a leader is a daily requirement to have the greatest impact on the most people within your organization. Leadership is a full-time requirement for success to flourish.