Drive down Main Street in Anytown, USA and you’ll see gas stations, restaurants, supermarkets, banks, and various office buildings. For each of these entities, there is a single person who is ultimately responsible – a person who is in charge. Are these people leaders or are they just people in charge? Is there a difference?…
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Envision good performance and communicate your vision. Don’t just nod your head; listen to your direct reports. Don’t ask employees to do something you’re not willing to do yourself. Treat everyone with fairness. Recognize and reward exceptional performance. Never assume; always ask. Say “please” and “thank you” – duh! Under-promise and over-deliver. Leave the frown behind…
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It’s been said leaders are made and not born. While it’s true many great leaders tend to share certain traits, anyone can learn to be an effective leader if they’re willing to develop the characteristics of leadership. Let’s review some of these key traits common to effective leaders: They promote the vision, mission, and purpose…
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Understanding the difference between the role of a manager and a leader is crucial to maximizing the potential of your people. A manager’s job is to plan, organize and coordinate. A leader’s job is to inspire and motivate. Leadership and management must go hand in hand. They are not the same thing. But they are…
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