In
many ways, the whole idea behind Leading Without a Title is
the democratization of leadership. Yes, positions are important to the smooth
running of any organization (whether that organization is a business or a
community or a family). Having said that, the new model of leadership
(leadership 2.0) is all about every single stakeholder showing leadership in
the work they do. This is really all about distributed leadership. Every single
person who works within a business, for example, owns the responsibility of
showing leadership at their craft. Every single teammate is the CEO of their
own small business unit called their job.
Tactic #1: If you can’t
lead yourself, you can’t lead others. We have no business leading others into
greatness if our own personal lives are a train-wreck. Being successful in the
game of life precedes great leadership. Face whatever personal issues you’ve
been avoiding head on and clean up on all fronts.
Tactic #2: Never make anyone
feel as if there isn’t room in the life boat. No matter the mistake, no matter
what mile a person is at on their road to mastery, always be ready and willing
to throw a life line – lend a hand, offer insight, donate your time, run out
for coffee. The winners understand that strengthening capacity at every level,
in every person, is the way to win.
Tactic #3: Watch
Invictus. Clint Eastwood’s excellent and entertaining reminder of great
leadership. Morgan Freeman performs as Nelson Mandela. The film, teaches us how
to eloquently execute astonishing acts of forgiveness, compassion and moving
upward when circumstances and people hold the potential to yank you into
victimhood.
Tactic #4: Stay Strong
“secure your oxygen mask first before assisting others.” Do you know where your
oxygen comes from? Routine challenging exercise, healthy eating habits,
sleeping deeply, and doing what makes me feel alive and excited is my oxygen.
It’s what keeps me strong.
Refuse the
lifestyle, the habits and the circumstances that weaken you. Great leaders
don’t just own their full potential on the floor or in the field; they claim
their potential in all domains of their life. You can’t be great in one arena
and mediocre in another. Mistrust will sniff you out and turn you in. Make it
an immediate goal to get connected with your oxygen supply.
Keep Leading Without
A Title.
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