In times of crisis, leaders must be able to reduce a problem to real-world standards and bring it into a manageable perspective. They must be able to see the comedic aspects of the situation and clear the stress, anxiety and tension from the air through their own sense of humor.
Your people need this type of release in order to relax, reevaluate, and reprioritize their goals. Then they can refocus on what really needs to be done to correct the problems they face and get the job done.
That simple "humor relief" created by a leader can be the difference between success and failure. A true leader understands the importance of reframing perspective through humor.
Humor is an affirmative of dignity; a declaration of man's superiority to all that befalls him.
Romain Gary
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Friday, March 11, 2011
Monday, March 07, 2011
A Vision for the Future
The future represents what is new. It represents change and innovation. It represents hope and the results of past efforts, attitudes and growth.
The present is important for it is in the present that we achieve the future, and we must learn from the past, our successes and failures. But the future provides a vision not yet attained-- a target to aim for.
A true leader understands the importance of having a clearly defined vision for success and is effective in communicating that vision to the team.
I like the dreams of the future, better than the history if the past.
Thomas Jefferson
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The present is important for it is in the present that we achieve the future, and we must learn from the past, our successes and failures. But the future provides a vision not yet attained-- a target to aim for.
A true leader understands the importance of having a clearly defined vision for success and is effective in communicating that vision to the team.
I like the dreams of the future, better than the history if the past.
Thomas Jefferson
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Wednesday, March 02, 2011
The Leadership Role
To be appointed to a leadership position is not sufficient to make you a leader.
Leadership is not based upon position. That's management. Once appointed to a position of leadership, you have to take charge and begin leading.
Too many people feel as though they have arrived when they get promoted. The wise know that promotion is just the beginning. It is the opportunity to lead!
A leader who assumes the leadership role is much more effective than those who try to succeed by mere position. But those under the purview of that leadership soon discover the lack thereof.
It is easier to assume your role as a leader once you understand that people want and need to be led by a competent leader. You are there to help them, and yourself, by giving them direction through being the example.
When in charge, take charge!
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Leadership is not based upon position. That's management. Once appointed to a position of leadership, you have to take charge and begin leading.
Too many people feel as though they have arrived when they get promoted. The wise know that promotion is just the beginning. It is the opportunity to lead!
A leader who assumes the leadership role is much more effective than those who try to succeed by mere position. But those under the purview of that leadership soon discover the lack thereof.
It is easier to assume your role as a leader once you understand that people want and need to be led by a competent leader. You are there to help them, and yourself, by giving them direction through being the example.
When in charge, take charge!
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Friday, February 25, 2011
Solution Oriented
True leaders are constantly seeking solutions.
One seldom has to look for problems. Problems have a natural way of making themselves known.
One does, however, have to look for solutions to those problems.
Rather than expend wasted energy worrying and placing blame, leaders are solution-oriented seeking to just solve the problem. They then go one step further to learn from the mistakes and take action to ensure that a similar problem does not occur in the future. True leaders learn from problems and teach the lesson for greater growth of the team.
The block of granite which is an obstacle in the pathway of the weak, becomes a stepping-stone in the pathway of the strong.
Thomas Carlyle
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One seldom has to look for problems. Problems have a natural way of making themselves known.
One does, however, have to look for solutions to those problems.
Rather than expend wasted energy worrying and placing blame, leaders are solution-oriented seeking to just solve the problem. They then go one step further to learn from the mistakes and take action to ensure that a similar problem does not occur in the future. True leaders learn from problems and teach the lesson for greater growth of the team.
The block of granite which is an obstacle in the pathway of the weak, becomes a stepping-stone in the pathway of the strong.
Thomas Carlyle
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Monday, February 21, 2011
Competent Teamates
Leaders are not afraid of their teammates or subordinates taking their jobs.
Quite the contrary, leaders reacting the best people they can find and train them thoroughly so they can not only do their job, but so they can fill in for the leader when necessary.
This ensures that the team and the leader gets maximum performance, maximum results and success into the future. Maxwell calls it the Law of Succession.
Quality followers, teammates, and subordinates are a result of, and a course of, strong true leadership.
There is something that is much more scarce, something rarer than ability. It is the ability to recognize ability.
Robert Half
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Quite the contrary, leaders reacting the best people they can find and train them thoroughly so they can not only do their job, but so they can fill in for the leader when necessary.
This ensures that the team and the leader gets maximum performance, maximum results and success into the future. Maxwell calls it the Law of Succession.
Quality followers, teammates, and subordinates are a result of, and a course of, strong true leadership.
There is something that is much more scarce, something rarer than ability. It is the ability to recognize ability.
Robert Half
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Friday, February 18, 2011
Common Sense
Leaders Exhibit Good Common Sense
Are people born with common sense? Maybe.
It is the result of experience? Possibly.
Is it the combination of IQ, acquired knowledge and personal experience?
Probably!
Experts and know-it-alls can argue what constitutes common sense until the end of time but the fact remains that a true leader has it and uses it. Period!
Common sense is the knack of saying things as they are, and doing as they ought to be done.
Josh Billings
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Are people born with common sense? Maybe.
It is the result of experience? Possibly.
Is it the combination of IQ, acquired knowledge and personal experience?
Probably!
Experts and know-it-alls can argue what constitutes common sense until the end of time but the fact remains that a true leader has it and uses it. Period!
Common sense is the knack of saying things as they are, and doing as they ought to be done.
Josh Billings
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Leadership Process
Becoming a leader is an incremental process.
Becoming an effective supervisor requires certain skills.
Becoming an effective manager requires another set of skills.
In that same regard, becoming an effective leader requires yet another set of skills. Skills that can all be learned, developed, and honed by anyone motivated and disciplined to do so.
Developing these skills is the formula for your success.
Happiness lies in the joy of achievement and the thrill of creative effort.
Franklin D. Roosevelt
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Becoming an effective supervisor requires certain skills.
Becoming an effective manager requires another set of skills.
In that same regard, becoming an effective leader requires yet another set of skills. Skills that can all be learned, developed, and honed by anyone motivated and disciplined to do so.
Developing these skills is the formula for your success.
Happiness lies in the joy of achievement and the thrill of creative effort.
Franklin D. Roosevelt
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Monday, January 31, 2011
Taking Risks
Leaders take calculated risks.
Leaders are not foolhardy, wild-eyed maniacs who throw away the rule book.
On the contrary: leaders continually evaluate the elements of a risky project in comparison to the potential for gain from taking those risks.
They speak out in the heat of controversy. They take a stand when right, but not necessarily popular. They dare to try new ideas, sure in their own minds that their ideas will work.
They do not risk the safety of their subordinates or someone else's career-- only their own.
If nothing is ever ventured, then nothing is ever gained.
It is impossible to win the great prizes of life without running risks.
Theodore Roosevelt
The Social Leader on Orrin Woodward
Leaders are not foolhardy, wild-eyed maniacs who throw away the rule book.
On the contrary: leaders continually evaluate the elements of a risky project in comparison to the potential for gain from taking those risks.
They speak out in the heat of controversy. They take a stand when right, but not necessarily popular. They dare to try new ideas, sure in their own minds that their ideas will work.
They do not risk the safety of their subordinates or someone else's career-- only their own.
If nothing is ever ventured, then nothing is ever gained.
It is impossible to win the great prizes of life without running risks.
Theodore Roosevelt
The Social Leader on Orrin Woodward
Friday, December 31, 2010
Leading the Pack
Leaders stay a little more progressive.
The do so by:
Being a little more innovative. A little more creative.
By taking that extra step.
Spending a little more effort.
Getting a little more accomplished.
Getting a few more results.
However, leaders can't run too far ahead of the pack without bringing others with them. They need support from others to be successful themselves. Leaders stay ahead but make sure others are with them.
It is a mistake to look too far ahead. Only one link in the chain of destiny can be handled at a time.
Winston Churchill
The Best Leadership Nuggets
The do so by:
Being a little more innovative. A little more creative.
By taking that extra step.
Spending a little more effort.
Getting a little more accomplished.
Getting a few more results.
However, leaders can't run too far ahead of the pack without bringing others with them. They need support from others to be successful themselves. Leaders stay ahead but make sure others are with them.
It is a mistake to look too far ahead. Only one link in the chain of destiny can be handled at a time.
Winston Churchill
The Best Leadership Nuggets
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Keep Moving Forward
Leaders are always going forward making progress in some fashion. Sometimes in tiny steps, but often in quantum leaps.
A leader's group is the first to adopt new ideas, first to try new technologies, and first in efficiency and productivity. They pay attention to percentage points of increase and decrease. They pay attention to the score.
True leaders make things happen.
Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there.
Arthur Godfrey
A leader's group is the first to adopt new ideas, first to try new technologies, and first in efficiency and productivity. They pay attention to percentage points of increase and decrease. They pay attention to the score.
True leaders make things happen.
Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there.
Arthur Godfrey
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Example
One Fortune 500 executive told his people, "You may do anything you see me doing."
People will emulate, consciously or subconsciously, their leaders, bosses, and managers. If you are forward-thinking, innovative, and progressive, then your team or department will move consistently forward.
True leaders are also willing to roll up their shirt sleeves and do whatever is necessary to make a project succeed. Their commitment and dedication in such a situation sets the example for all of their people.
True leaders are excellent role models.
The example of good men is visible philosophy.
English Proverb
The Social Leader on Orrin Woodward
People will emulate, consciously or subconsciously, their leaders, bosses, and managers. If you are forward-thinking, innovative, and progressive, then your team or department will move consistently forward.
True leaders are also willing to roll up their shirt sleeves and do whatever is necessary to make a project succeed. Their commitment and dedication in such a situation sets the example for all of their people.
True leaders are excellent role models.
The example of good men is visible philosophy.
English Proverb
The Social Leader on Orrin Woodward
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Having Vision
To be able to visualize the completed project or task, the final goal and all of its rewards and consequences, is the ultimate test for true leaders.
In addition to visualizing "the dream," they must also be able to visualize each task that must be completed, and the integration of those tasks to successfully complete the project. They must also be able to effectively communicate this vision to the group.
To true leaders, vision defines the final goal, and action is the path that leads to the vision.
We have always help to the hope, the belief, the conviction that there is a better life, a better world, beyond the horizon.
Franklin D. Roosevelt
In addition to visualizing "the dream," they must also be able to visualize each task that must be completed, and the integration of those tasks to successfully complete the project. They must also be able to effectively communicate this vision to the group.
To true leaders, vision defines the final goal, and action is the path that leads to the vision.
We have always help to the hope, the belief, the conviction that there is a better life, a better world, beyond the horizon.
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Saturday, December 04, 2010
Blame
When in a position of leadership, everything that occurs in your responsibility, even the errors.
Rather than spending effort in placing the blame on others, your job is to mitigate the damage, and to learn from the mistakes, take steps necessary to solve the issue, and make sure the problem does not recur in the future.
The buck stops here!
Harry S. Truman
Rather than spending effort in placing the blame on others, your job is to mitigate the damage, and to learn from the mistakes, take steps necessary to solve the issue, and make sure the problem does not recur in the future.
The buck stops here!
Harry S. Truman
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Jealousy
True leaders focus on their own career and accomplishments. Others, including those in competition with you, will also garner accomplishments and awards.
Rather than wasting energy on jealousy, share their joy of accomplishment. Seek them out as friends and colleagues. Learn from them.
Winners associate with winners!
Of all the passions, jealousy is that which exerts the hardest service and pays the bitterest wages.
Charles Cabet Colton
Rather than wasting energy on jealousy, share their joy of accomplishment. Seek them out as friends and colleagues. Learn from them.
Winners associate with winners!
Of all the passions, jealousy is that which exerts the hardest service and pays the bitterest wages.
Charles Cabet Colton
Monday, November 22, 2010
Excessive Pressure
Leaders prevent excessive pressure on both themselves and them members of their team. Set realistic goals for yourself and your team. You should be able to see the end in mind the means of achieving it.
If an unrealistic task is given, realize it and break it down to a realistic, seeable, achievable goal. Expectations set the motivation of the group. Excessive pressure on members serves no purpose and often kills initiative and creativity at all levels.
We are more often frightened than hurt; our troubles spring more often from fancy than reality.
Seneca
If an unrealistic task is given, realize it and break it down to a realistic, seeable, achievable goal. Expectations set the motivation of the group. Excessive pressure on members serves no purpose and often kills initiative and creativity at all levels.
We are more often frightened than hurt; our troubles spring more often from fancy than reality.
Seneca
Friday, November 12, 2010
Humility of a Leader
Don't be caught up in the power and prestige of your position. Nothing is beneath a true leader. You must always be willing to help your team and teammates, even in what may seem to be the most mundane tasks.
Remember that you and your fellow co-workers will occasionally make mistakes. You know that, and they know that. If you have an arrogant attitude, you can expect no help from your fellow teammates in preventing or correcting your errors or theirs.
To be vain of one's rank or place, is to show that one is below it.
Stanislas I
Remember that you and your fellow co-workers will occasionally make mistakes. You know that, and they know that. If you have an arrogant attitude, you can expect no help from your fellow teammates in preventing or correcting your errors or theirs.
To be vain of one's rank or place, is to show that one is below it.
Stanislas I
Saturday, November 06, 2010
A Leader's Loss of Temper
There is little in the world worthy of losing your temper. Yet frustrations in every aspect of our personal and professional life are common and can be difficult to deal with.
As a leader, always try to stay in control. Discuss problems openly with the people involved. Be open in thought and firm in your demands, but remain in control.
Superiors, suppliers, peers, customers, teammates, and subordinates will sometimes (often times) be infuriating, but losing your temper will probably only compound the problem instead of solving it.
When angry, count ten before you speak. If very angry, a hundred.
Thomas Jefferson.
As a leader, always try to stay in control. Discuss problems openly with the people involved. Be open in thought and firm in your demands, but remain in control.
Superiors, suppliers, peers, customers, teammates, and subordinates will sometimes (often times) be infuriating, but losing your temper will probably only compound the problem instead of solving it.
When angry, count ten before you speak. If very angry, a hundred.
Thomas Jefferson.
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Leaders of Today
True leaders have an understanding of the present, and a vision for the future. To be successful as a leader in any industry, you must:
Leadership is about reaching for the stars, and when you reach one, reach for the next one, It's exciting, it's fun, and it's the essence of life.
The talent of success is nothing more than doing what you can do well. and doing well whatever you do. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
- Prepare to be a leader.
- Understand leadership.
- And then be prepared to assume the leadership role in your organization.
Leadership is about reaching for the stars, and when you reach one, reach for the next one, It's exciting, it's fun, and it's the essence of life.
The talent of success is nothing more than doing what you can do well. and doing well whatever you do. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Leadership Gurus 2011
The Best Leadership Gurus Voting for 2011:
by Orrin Woodward on Thu 16 Sep 2010 12:59 PM EDT
The voting is now taking place for the Top 30 and Top 25 Leadership Guru list. I will attach the links if you would like to vote. Thanks in advance and keep leading and learning on your journey to success. God Bless, Orrin Woodward http://leadershipgurus.net/index.html - Vote for Top 30
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From the Leadership Gurus 2011 Poll:
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Tuesday, March 10, 2009
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