Leader's Guide for Success

Leadership involves many twists and turns. It is the essence of helping get things done, yet it can be a roadblock at the same time. It has many definitions but perhaps John Maxwell said it best, “Leadership is influence, nothing more nothing less…”.

So how do leaders then know what to do in order for success to follow? I have found that there are ten simple guides to enable leadership success:

1. It is critical to understand what the role is and isn’t.
2. Always have the end in mind.
3. You must use two ears to listen and one mouth to speak and know which to use at the right time.
4. It is also critical to realize that mistakes happen and saying you are sorry is not a bad thing.
5. Come to grips with the fact that you do not always have the best solutions nor should you.
6. Time is as valuable to others as it is to you.
7. It is critical to realize, sometimes it is best to not say what you want to say in the moment even though it has to be said.
8. Walk your talk even when it hurts.
9. Be aware that positive attitude is the foundation that will build your aptitude for success.
10. When in doubt, always look back to item #1: Understand what the role is and isn’t.

“To lead is to serve…to give…to achieve together.”

Now, strive for success. Lead!

Stay tuned for the complete version of this article later this month!